by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Dec 16, 2022 | Depression, Holidays, Personal Improvement
The holiday season is upon us, and images of seemingly blissful couples and families dressed in cozy winter sweaters are splashed across our media. These happy, “shiny” people are shown enjoying a Thanksgiving feast together, frolicking in leaves, and cuddling by the...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Sep 30, 2022 | Anger, Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Most people are concerned with being liked and fear rejection by others, but those with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) are hypersensitive to this possibility and the repercussions are profound. A desire to be liked and accepted by others is a deeply embedded...
by Other | Sep 23, 2022 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Written by Stephanie Salo, Psy.D. If you dread social situations because you worry about being perceived as “weird,” or if you feel awkward around new people or in groups, you are likely experiencing the immobilizing effect of social anxiety. Although it is common to...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Sep 16, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Experiences such as loss, pain, and disappointment are unavoidable parts of being human. If we want to feel the good stuff in life such as love, connection, and proud moments, then we must also accept the risk of the flip side of these experiences. For example, if you...
by Lisa Card Strong, Ph.D. | Sep 2, 2022 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Racial Justice, Stress
Our society is changing in cavernous ways. I never expected a pandemic combined with such significant political and social unrest. I am shocked and profoundly saddened by the horrible rebounds and backward motion for women’s rights and LBGTQ+, Black, and minority...
by Demet Çek, Ph.D. | Aug 5, 2022 | Anger, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Therapy
Anger is a fascinating emotion because it can be good for our mental health, but it can also cause problems in our relationships. Anger provides us with energy, passion, and vitality required to fight for the causes we believe in and stand up for ourselves. We all...
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