Ever thought about couples counseling but held back because of something you heard? There are tons of myths floating around about what really goes on when couples seek professional help.
As you struggle with closing yourself off from the world, you may feel alone and unable to connect meaningfully with others. The emotional withdrawal you experience can seem like an insurmountable challenge.
As you navigate intimate relationships, you may wonder where the boundary lies between innocent emotional intimacy with friends and emotionally cheating on your partner.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are often used interchangeably. However, they refer to different conditions with distinct symptoms and diagnostic criteria.
Complicated grief is an intense and long-lasting mourning that disrupts your life. After losing a loved one, especially a spouse, it's normal to feel deep sadness, anger, and yearning.
You know that feeling when someone comes to you with a problem, and your first instinct is to jump in and try to fix it? As helpful as our solutions may seem in the moment, sometimes the best thing we can offer is a listening ear.
Communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship. Sometimes, though, healthy communication isn’t easy. You might have different communication styles, or you might be prone to disagreements.
Most of us think of abuse as something physical. While there’s no denying the damage physical abuse can do, emotional abuse can often create scars that are just as deep.
Adopting healthy communication habits in your relationship is important. The better you and your partner communicate, the closer you’ll become and the fewer issues you’ll run into.
Communication is one of the most important factors in a healthy relationship. While it’s okay to have a different communication style than your partner, it’s important to make open communication a priority. Unfortunately, it’s something many couples struggle with.
The literal and physical pain another person can cause you in a relationship can be devastating. Physical abuse is often easy to spot and even easier to understand. But there are many other types of abuse that can impact your relationship and your life.
Just because you’re in a committed relationship doesn’t mean you need to fall into the trap of thinking your sex life should suffer. No matter how long you’ve been with someone, you can have a healthy, spark-filled sex life for years. But you both have to be willing to put in the effort.
Setting boundaries in your relationship doesn’t mean you’re shutting your partner out or trying to distance yourself. Healthy boundaries can actually make your relationship stronger.
PTSD can impact anyone. If you’ve been through a traumatic experience—as a child or adult—it’s not uncommon to deal with symptoms like flashbacks and fear.
Some people don’t truly believe they “need” therapy, but it’s been suggested by family and friends. For the most part, you can count on many of your clients being easy to work with.
Therapists help people across the globe daily when it comes to maintaining their mental health. But, when you put the needs of others above your own, you could end up feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, and even isolated.
