Prioritizing Your Mental Well Being
At this time of the year, people typically set goals or at least begin to do so, especially regarding aspirations related to finance, relationships, careers, etc. For some, it’s about getting married, having a baby, starting grad school, while for others, it’s about changing jobs, getting an additional stream of income, starting a business, expanding…
Read MoreSeven Signs of Childhood Trauma
Identifying the signs of childhood trauma is the initial step that opens a path to empathy and intervention. Whether these indicators manifest in yourself or someone you care about, it is essential to extend empathy and consider professional help. The following 7 signs can be helpful to explore if you suspect you are experiencing symptoms…
Read MoreMindfullness
Have you ever had the experience where as soon as your head hits the pillow and you’re all snuggled up ready to get that good night’s sleep you need after a very long day of hustle and then your head explodes with a million thoughts at once ? There goes that good night’s sleep! Have…
Read MoreUnraveling Attachment Disorder
There’s overwhelming empirical support for the fact that early experience is a powerful force in development. John Bowlby’s attachment theory revolutionized our understanding of the initial connection between infants and caregivers. Attachment encompasses the deep and lasting emotional connection that develops between an infant and their primary caregiver(s), often beginning in infancy and persisting throughout…
Read MoreUnderstanding Panic Disorder
If you’ve had at least four panic attacks and you regularly worry that you’ll experience another one, you may have panic disorder. In some cases, this type of anxiety can make it difficult for people to leave their home, since they may worry about when and where their next panic attack will occur. What Does…
Read MoreUnderstanding Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that causes someone to excessively worry about leaving an environment that they consider to be safe (in many cases, their home). Oftentimes, individuals with this type of anxiety are concerned that they won’t have help available to them when necessary, or that they won’t be able to escape a dangerous…
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