Do You Apologize Too Much - Or Not Enough?
Over-apologizing or failing to apologize both have the ability to hurt your reputation and lead to problems in relationships.
Perfectionism and Trauma: A Vicious Cycle
Perfectionism can be a way we try to protect ourselves from trauma and chaos. However, perfectionism also leads to problems, such as self-criticism, blame, and feeling like a failure. Therapy can help break the cycle!
Overcome Imposter Syndrome
For many women in their 30s who have established successful careers, imposter syndrome can be a silent struggle. They may question whether they truly deserve their accomplishments or believe they have been lucky rather than competent. If Imposter syndrome is holding you back, therapy can help you embrace your successes and live a more fulfilled life.
Overcome Fear of Using Your Voice
One of the best sources of confidence is knowing you are capable of handling situations as they come and that you will continue to be successful and thrive even when it hurts sometimes. It isn’t always easy, but it does get better with practice. it takes times to self-reflect, be willing to see different perspectives, and discipline to develop new skills, like healthy boundaries.
Let's Look at the Benefits of Therapy for Therapists
So, you're a therapist who is looking into therapy. It might seem a little ironic. After all, you tell your clients day in and day out how important therapy is. As someone who's an expert in mental health, is it wrong to need your own support?
Tips for Dating When You're a Highly Sensitive Person
The dating world isn't easy. Not a lot of people in today's world meet someone face to face anymore. A lot of people gravitate toward applications and social media.
What Should You Expect From CPT Therapy?
But now that you’ve made the decision to go, you’re not really sure where to start. There are countless amount of therapists and therapy types. How are you supposed to decide which therapy or therapist is right for you?
How Long Does It Take to Heal with Trauma Therapy?
Whether you just recently decided to go to therapy or you've been attending a few sessions, you're probably wondering how long it will actually take to heal. It's a common question, but it isn't exactly an easy question to answer.
How to Overcome a Procrastination Habit
Think of the last time you had a to-do list filled with everything you wanted to accomplish for the day. Maybe you're thinking of a to-do list that is work-related. It may mean clearing out your inbox, getting your budgets in order, or getting a head start on a large project.
How to Be Emotionally Vulnerable but Still Maintain Boundaries
Vulnerability may have been something that you were told to avoid when you were younger. If you were hurt, you were supposed to “suck it up,” “grow up,” or “get over it.”
How to Cope With PTSD Flashbacks
It happens when you least expect it. You could be having the best day ever. You may even be surrounded by friends, family, or loved ones.
Can You Overcome Perfectionism?
Overcoming perfectionism isn't easy, but it is possible. One of the best places to start is to become more aware of your perfectionistic tendencies, thought patterns, and behaviors.
How Codependency Affects Families
Codependency is when two people in a relationship are dependent or reliant on one another. This type of behavior can lead to unhealthy and dysfunctional patterns in a relationship.
How Self-Denial Can Lead to a Mental Health Crisis
Change isn't always well received. When something happens in your life that is shocking or unexpected, you may try to deny that it actually took place. You may not be ready or able to process what happened. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.
What to Do When You Feel Stuck in the Past
You wake up in the morning excited to start your day. You start thinking about the meetings on your calendar, what you're planning to do for lunch, and any after-work t0-dos or plans. But then your mind starts to wander.
How to Find the Right Relationship When You Have an Anxious Attachment Style
You often feel like you're unworthy of love. It's very hard for you to put yourself out there because you tend to have a fear of rejection. Dating apps, first dates, and relationships don't come as easily for you as they seem to for your family and friends.
Relationship Burnout: What Does It Look Like?
Typically, a sense of burnout happens with things like school or work. You tend to feel exhausted and stuck in the same routine. It can feel tedious and never-ending.
How Can Depression Influence Our Eating Habits?
Perhaps you fluctuate between being very hungry one minute and not so hungry the next. Or maybe you're just never that hungry at all and you eat less.
Where Do the Parts of Internal Family Systems Therapy Come From?
Each person has an internal self that is made up of different parts of oneself and different experiences and interactions that occurred throughout their lifetime. Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFST) uses these different parts of the self to promote healing.
How Can Therapy Benefit a Highly Sensitive Person?
You're compassionate and generous, but you're also very emotional and sensitive. You're very intuitive, but you're also exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly overthinking.