What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence is sometimes referred to as “emotional quotient” or EQ. It is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions as well as the emotions of others. There are five main categories that encompass emotional...
An essential first step towards beginning therapy is to find a therapist with whom you connect and feel safe. Keep in mind there is no one-size-fits-all formula. However, there are things to consider when finding the best therapist for you and below we’ve broken down...
Today, we often used the terms “being stressed out” and “having anxiety” interchangeably. But just how similar (or different) are they? Stress versus anxiety. Stress is our body’s natural response to an external trigger. When we feel stress in the short-term, from...
Since the 1990s, rates of teenage and adolescent depression and anxiety have been on the rise. And unlike adults, many teens underestimate the effects that stress has on their mental, emotional, and physical health both in the short and long-term. These effects...
What is depression? These days, it’s not uncommon to hear the expression, “I am so depressed right now”. But depression is very different than feeling sad after a breakup or irritable after a difficult day at work. Depression is an all-consuming sadness that affects...
What is Sand Tray Therapy? Sand tray therapy, sometimes called the World Technique, is a form of expressive therapy. In its most basic form, sand tray therapy presents clients with an opportunity to create an imaginary world in sand that symbolizes and reflects their...
