Negative Interpretations
A negative interpretation is when you or someone else (particularly your partner) consistently believes the motives of the other are more negative than they actually are.
How to Avoid Burnout at Work
Most of us spend more than half of our lives working. There is a lot of pressure to find the right career path, to become successful and create our perfect working environment.
Positive Self-Talk is a Daily Practice
A common question that I get asked is “how do I stop my negative thoughts? I can’t control it.” My answer: your negative thoughts are a reflex.
Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling is a type of therapy that helps engaged couples prepare for marriage. It is a proactive step towards building a strong, healthy and lasting relationship.
The Power of Breath
Breathing. We do it all day, every day, and have done so since we first entered this world. Take a deep breath—pause—and exhale
What is Your Story?
The narrative that you have about our life has a direct impact on how you feel and how you behave. For example, if you walk around telling yourself that your life is pointless, then you may feel unmotivated, discouraged, or depressed.
The Power of Validation
In therapy sessions, I have often heard many teenagers say something along these lines—“My parents don’t get it. They told me to just suck it up and get over it”.
What is Internalized Homophobia?
There are many hurdles and hardships that the LGBTQ community face. Internalized homophobia is defined as the involuntary belief by gay people that the misconceptions, myths, and stereotypes about being gay are true.
SMART Recovery: An Alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous
If you have attended a 12-step meeting, such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, then you may have heard someone say, “If you are not working the 12-steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, then you are a dry drunk.”
Addiction: Filling the Emptiness of the Dopamine Deficit
There are different types of addicts: (1) Those who are going through a difficult phase in their life who abuse substances as a coping mechanism to numb their pain
Helping Your Teen with Anxiety
Adolescence is always a confusing time – add in the challenge of navigating new experiences, the modern pressures of social media, and heightened competition for colleges, and it’s no wonder so many teens feel nervous, overwhelmed and anxious.
When Sadness turns to Depression
Depression manifests differently in each individual. One emotion that is often associated with depression is sadness.
Impulsiveness
Impulsiveness is when you do something without any forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences. It can be unnecessarily risky and associated with undesirable, rather than desirable, outcomes.
Do You Get Enough Quality Sleep?
I hear so many people tell me about their lack of quality sleep nowadays. Whether it be stress, anxiety, or too much time sitting in front of a computer screen…
Marijuana is Not Harmless
Right now, 33 states have legalized medical marijuana, while 10 have legalized recreational marijuana. Advocates for legalization believe that legalizing the drug may reduce use and make its use safer.
Tools to Repair a Ruptured Relationship
We have all said things to loved ones that have caused pain and suffering. It may even have blown up a relationship in a way that was not expected. To be in any active relationship, whether it is romantic or friendly requires constant nurturing and communication.
Quick Tips to Combat Stress
While stress can be a normal part of life, too much of it can be unhealthy and take a toll on your body. Getting sick often, or feeling sluggish, overwhelmed, dysregulated, can all be signs that you might be stressed out.
Cross Addiction
Cross addiction is when an individual replaces one addiction with another. This is typical occurrence in drug and alcohol treatment.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT is an evidence-based treatment that was created by Marsha Linehan in the 1980s. DBT was originally created to treat highly acute borderline personality disorder.