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Get Up, Get Moving, Feel Better
By: Demet Çek, Ph.D. | March 28, 2025
The Power of Behavioral Activation Do you feel stuck in a cycle of low energy, lost motivation, and diminished joy? Depression, loneliness, and midlife malaise can leave you feeling exhausted and indifferent, causing you to withdraw from activities and isolate from others, which only deepens the cycle and makes everything harder. To break this […]
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Am I a People Pleaser or Just a Nice Person?
By: Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | March 7, 2025
Have you ever found yourself agreeing to something you didn’t want to do, just to avoid disappointing someone, and then wondered – am I a people pleaser or just a nice person? The truth is the distinction between being a people pleaser and simply being kind can be more nuanced than you might think. People […]
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The Impact of Menopause on Mental Health
By: Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | February 21, 2025
Menopause, a natural phase in a woman’s life, brings about significant hormonal changes that can profoundly impact mental health. Symptoms associated with menopause can begin as early as the mid-40s (sometimes earlier) during a phase known as perimenopause. Perimenopause is the transitional period leading up to menopause, characterized by fluctuating hormone levels that can cause […]
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A Therapist’s Wish for 2025: Building Strength Through Adversity
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | February 11, 2025
This year, I’m continuing the tradition of sharing my personal reflections on the past year and my intentions for the year ahead. The new year is typically a time for reflection and gratitude, but to be honest, this has been a difficult practice for me lately. It’s been a chaotic start to the year for […]
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The Hidden Truth Behind Where to Find Real Motivation
By: Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | January 17, 2025
How many times have you thought, “If I could just get motivated…”? You might try making lists or searching online for inspiration. You may even tell loved ones about the things you want to accomplish and the changes you want to make. Despite your efforts, motivation often doesn’t appear. When that happens, it leaves you […]
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Thought Crimes: Why Your Thoughts Don’t Define You
By: Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | December 6, 2024
Have you even beaten yourself up, judged yourself, or felt ashamed for having a thought that might upset others if you shared it with them? Does thinking poorly about someone make you a bad person? Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung was among the first to grapple with these concepts, which are referred to as “thought crimes.” […]
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Cultivating Calm in Crisis
By: Ashley Malooly, Ph.D. | November 22, 2024
As much as we hope to avoid them, at some point or another, we are all inevitably affected by crises in our lives. For example, an unexpected bill shows up, a pet or a child falls ill, your flight gets canceled, you need to have a high-stakes conversation with a loved one. All these situations […]
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Overcoming Midlife Malaise: Simple Strategies for Renewal
By: Demet Çek, Ph.D. | November 1, 2024
What is my purpose? How can I make the most of the time I have left? Is this all there is to life? If you’ve been pondering these questions, you may be experiencing midlife malaise. While having a “midlife crisis” is often stereotyped by getting a divorce, splurging on an expensive sports car, and pursuing […]
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Anxious Attachment Style Explained
By: Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | October 18, 2024
Insights for Healthier Relationships We all know that relationships matter, but what makes them so important? Relationships are essential to our survival as humans. Deeply rooted in our evolutionary history, they offer safety, shared resources and cooperative parenting, thus enhancing our chances of making it through challenging times. In today’s world, relationships continue to […]
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