Jul 21, 2021 | Advice, Counseling, Strategies, Therapy
*(The examples provided below are composite cases, synthesizing disguised information and not any patient in particular)* It’s a familiar feeling. The guilt, shame, and pure frustration of time slipping away. Maybe you didn’t accomplish all that you wanted. Perhaps...
Jul 7, 2021 | Advice, Counseling, Family, Therapy
*(The examples provided below are composite cases, synthesizing disguised information and not any patient in particular)* Oftentimes, conversations about mental health stigma focus solely on public and systemic discrimination and how they influence societal responses...
Jun 24, 2021 | Advice, Counseling, Strategies, Therapy
While Pride Month is often a celebration of queer love and joy, it’s important to remember the ways that judgment and oppression makes members of the LGBTQ+ community vulnerable. Rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicide attempts are higher among...
Jun 14, 2021 | Advice, Counseling, Strategies, Therapy
*(The examples provided below are composite cases, synthesizing disguised information and not any patient in particular)* Towards the end of our therapy session together, I found myself reflecting on a few of the things Jeremy had mentioned that stuck out to...
May 27, 2021 | Advice, Counseling, Strategies, Therapy
*(The examples provided below are composite cases, synthesizing disguised information and not any patient in particular)* We put a lot of pressure on ourselves. From living up to the demands of our careers, body images, etc., we feel that we have a lot to live...
May 12, 2021 | Advice, Counseling, Therapy
Therapeutic healing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. For many in therapy, this means they find themselves practicing self-reflection and considering salient topics between sessions. Sometimes this leads to more frequent meetings and exploration with a therapist, and other...
