Have you wanted to see a therapist but are holding off because you just don’t think it’s the right time right now? Maybe you’re a student getting ready to move to college. Perhaps you’re a busy professional waiting until your schedule becomes a bit less…
Culturally, we’ve begun starting to think about and become more aware of trauma and how it may affect us in our own lives. You may have recently heard words like “childhood trauma”, “triggers”, or “mindfulness” online or in conversation. But do you really know what…
Most people struggle with low self-esteem at some point in their lives. Self-esteem is not considered a mental health condition in itself, but the way we think about ourselves has a direct impact on our mental health. What is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem refers to how people…
Trauma is often associated with violent or sexual assaults or terrible car accidents. Other, subtler forms of trauma can negatively affect our lives and hinder our relationships. Often, emotional trauma is overlooked and minimized, and we may believe we have “gotten over” some emotional pain…
A number of traumatic events have occurred across the country over the past several years. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have experienced or witnessed disastrous or life-threatening events, ranging from mass violence to devastating natural disasters. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop in response…
Modern women are really like superheroes when you think about it. They earn college degrees, climb corporate ladders, and raise families at the same time. They may also find themselves taking care of their parents. The demands of these big responsibilities can be overwhelming for…