The Powerful Benefits of Forgiveness
There is a very old saying that says, “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.” This is a warning to people to not act out in anger or resentment because you only end up harming yourself. Over time, these feelings of resentment can build until the individual develops feelings of depression or anxiety.…
Read MoreHow to Support Your Mental Health Between Therapy Sessions
Therapy is a wonderful way to explore your inner world, process your feelings, and inspire transformation. But what my clients often tell me is that a day or so after our session, they begin to feel a little lost and anxious again. It’s important to support the progress you’ve made with your therapist in between…
Read MoreAm I Sad or Depressed?
Into each life a little rain must fall is a way of saying every one of us will experience sadness in our lifetime. It is completely normal and natural. But there are some people who feel something deeper and darker than sadness, and they may feel this way despite there being no triggering event such…
Read MoreADHD in Women
For most people, the phrase “ADHD” conjures the image of a hyperactive eight-year-old boy who runs around the classroom, ignores the teacher’s instructions, and just can’t (or won’t) pay attention. But ADHD is complex – and highly nuanced. Contrary to its name, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder does not refer to a deficit of attention, but…
Read MorePain with Sex & How Trauma is the Culprit: Raising Awareness About Women’s Pelvic Health
*Please Note: The author of this blog is a Licensed Professional Counselor and does not have medical training. Please consult your physician for further information on your medical health. It is also important to note that despite the focus of this blog being about the impact of mental health trauma on the pelvic floor muscles…
Read MoreEffects of Child Abuse on Adult Survivors
Each year in this country millions of children are the victims of child abuse at the hands of parents, guardians and other adults. Whether this abuse is physical, sexual, verbal or emotional, it can leave scars on their heart and psyche for many years. Here are just some of the long-term effects of child abuse…
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