by Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | Oct 20, 2023 | Anger, Relationships
Many of us believe that “good relationships” don’t have conflict. Contrary to this commonly held belief, conflict is absolutely essential in romantic relationships! Conflict in a relationship doesn’t imply failure or dysfunction, but rather signifies...
by Demet Çek, Ph.D. | Oct 6, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Substance Abuse
If you feel lonely, you are not alone. It’s ironic and it’s true. Rates of loneliness are increasing in many parts of the world. We are “connected” digitally but not as available to each other otherwise. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s 2023 report entitled...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Sep 29, 2023 | Anger, Relationships, Trauma
It can be difficult to see your loved one experience the effects of trauma, and it’s not always easy to know how to help. You may struggle to find the right thing to do or say or worry that you’ll say something that might make them feel worse. Know that there is so...
by Sheila Allameh, Psy.D. | Sep 15, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Trauma
“Change your thoughts, and you change your world.” – Norman Vincent Peale What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy? Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is recognized as one of the most effective and popular forms of psychotherapy. More than 2,000 studies have examined...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Sep 8, 2023 | Bullying, Relationships
DARVO is an acronym that stands for Deny, Attack, and Reverses roles of Victim (you) & Offender (them). It is a manipulation technique used by individuals who are abusive, narcissistic, or who engage in other types of wrongdoing. The objective of this strategy is...
by Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | Aug 18, 2023 | Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy
Most people today connect with romantic interests virtually, in one form or another. We are more connected now than we ever have been with text messages, phone calls, videocalls, social media apps (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat) and the ability to share our location. In...
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