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 Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Aug 26, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Family, Grief, Relationships, Stress, Therapy
What to Say to a Loved One Struggling and How to Cope Yourself Driving to work recently, I was surprised to hear an advertisement on the radio for an In vitro fertilisation (IVF) clinic. This made me reflect on how much more normative the topic of fertility or...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Aug 12, 2022 | Depression, Grief, Relationships
Coping with the loss of someone you love is one of life’s biggest challenges. In fact, few things compare to the devastation and pain that follow the death of a loved one. Life doesn’t feel the same anymore. You feel empty, crushed, and lonely. You may doubt your...
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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