Counseling can be an expensive endeavor both in terms of time and money, so why not try to maximize your experience with the time and money you have? In this article, we’ll discuss five tips and strategies to help you get the most out of counseling.

“People pleasing” is one of those popular psychobabble terms you’ve probably heard online recently. Read on to learn about the characteristics of people pleasing, what may cause it, and how it can be addressed in counseling. 

Common wisdom tells us that when someone has hurt us, forgiving that person is the key to healing. Forgive and forget, right? Sometimes forgiveness comes easily, but especially in cases of trauma, you might feel like you’ll never be able to forgive the person who hurt you, and that’s okay. In this article we’ll discuss why genuine forgiveness can be beneficial and why forced forgiveness is harmful and unnecessary to your healing journey.

The idea of having a mantra or affirmation has been around for many years, and for good reason. Incorporating affirmations into your daily routine, whether it be in the morning, evening, or whenever you feel overwhelmed, trains your brain to accept self-positivity and promotes more positive thoughts and behaviors. Read on to learn why affirmation works and a list of our favorite affirmations.

Self-care isn’t about material items, it’s about taking care of yourself mentally and emotionally, and that goal does not have to break the bank. Here’s our list of self-care activities for those of us on a budget.

Inner child work can be an interesting and moving way to reconnect with both the joy and pain of your past. Read on to learn five techniques you can try now to help you get in touch with your inner child.

Anxiety is the most common psychiatric symptom in the USA, with over a third of women reporting some anxiety disorder in their history, and there are many disorders in the anxiety family. So, what kinds of disorders are under this umbrella, and what’s involved in each one? Read on to find out more.

In recent years, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) has gotten lots of attention in the mental health space. What’s this new diagnosis all about, and how does it differ from classic PTSD? Read on to learn more about the similarities and differences between the two conditions.

At every age, how we feel about our appearance makes a big impact on our overall self-esteem. Here’s five of our best tips you can try right now to improve your self-image.

Therapists refer to some cases of grief as “complicated,” meaning that in these cases, the mourning process persists or worsens a year after the loss and/or the symptoms interfere with daily life. Read on to learn more about what distinguishes normal from complicated loss and how it can be treated.

What if therapy was solely focused on the future? That’s the idea that inspired Solutions-Based or Brief Therapy (SBT), an evidence-based approach that can solve practical problems in a handful of sessions. Read on to learn more about this innovative approach and if it’s right for your needs.

Learning to recognise when your mental health is declining is an important part of mental health maintenance and well-being. Read on to learn common signs of mental health decline and what to do when you notice them.

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB) is a term that describes repetitive, compulsive self-grooming behaviors such as picking, pulling, or biting some part of the body including the hair, skin, nails, or lips that persists despite attempts to stop. Read on to learn more about this often misunderstood behavior.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is commonly associated with the wintertime, when the days get darker and we spend more time inside. However, 10% of those diagnosed with SAD experience seasonal depression in the summertime (Burtch-Buss, 2023). Read on to learn more about summer-pattern SAD, how it differs from its more common winter-pattern counterpart, and tips to manage this difficult condition.

If you’ve ever had a panic attack, then you know that they are seriously terrifying. Read on to learn more about what defines a panic attack, how they relate to mental health disorders, and how they can be treated.

You’ve made great progress on your mental health, and that’s an accomplishment to be proud of! Just like our physical health or a machine, our mental health requires ongoing maintenance to stay in tip-top shape. Read on for five tips for maintaining mental health progress.

Humans are storytelling creatures by nature - we like our world to work logically, and our brains synthesize stories that make sense of the past and predict the future. Our cognitive skills help us take in vast amounts of information from the environment and recognize important patterns, warnings, and more; however, these cognitive shortcuts don’t always work. Read on to learn about common examples of cognitive distortions and how you can correct them.

If you’re stressed out, join the club - as of 2023, over 75% of Americans report daily stress and around one-third feel too stressed to plan for the future (American Psychological Association). Whatever the source of your stress may be, it’s crucial that you develop healthy coping strategies to manage the stress and take care of yourself. Read on to learn about six coping strategies you can start implementing right now.

Depression is one of the most common and most serious mental health conditions, and therapy has been a proven treatment for decades. You might be wondering, what kind of therapy can I expect from my depression treatment? Read on to learn about these seven common, effective therapies for treating depression.

Anyone who’s pulled an all-nighter knows that a lack of sleep can negatively impact mental health. If a lack of sleep continues night after night, however, the impact can add up into a significant barrier to your well-being. Poor mental health (like stress, anxiety, trauma) can keep us up at night, and a lack of sleep can further worsen mental health, leading to a vicious cycle. How can this cycle be broken?