Trauma-Informed Counseling and First Responders: Breaking the Silence
What Makes Trauma a Silent Epidemic for First Responders? Firefighters. EMTs. Police officers. The first voices we hear when we dial 911. They shoulder our […]
Category: Mental Health
The Harmful Shift Away from DEI — and The Impacts on Mental Health
As we step into the new year, we are witnessing a troubling shift— one that threatens to undo years of progress toward equity and inclusion. […]
How To Make Online Dating Work For You
Online dating has become increasingly popular over the years, with millions of people around the world turning to the internet to find love and romantic connections. With the isolation imposed by the Covid pandemic, many individuals have found online dating to be a lifeline of connection. While online dating can definitely be a great way to meet new people, it can also be overwhelming and frustrating, especially when you’re not sure how to make it work for you. Here are some tips to help you make online dating work for you:
How to Use BDSM to Spice up Relationships
BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Sadism, Masochism) can be a taboo topic for many people, but when incorporated in a healthy and consensual manner, it can add a new level of excitement and exploration to a monogamous relationship.
Considering an Open Relationship?
Polyamorous relationships, also known as consensual non-monogamy, are relationships where individuals have the freedom to pursue romantic and/or sexual relationships with multiple partners at the same time. While these relationships are becoming more widely accepted and recognized, they can still be met with misunderstandings and stigma. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what polyamory is, the benefits and challenges of polyamorous relationships, and tips for navigating these relationships in a healthy and fulfilling way.
How Internal Family Systems Can Help Trauma
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) is a unique and effective modality for helping individuals who have experienced trauma. This approach focuses on the internal systems within a person and helps to identify and heal the parts of the self that are contributing to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. In this blog post, we’ll explore how IFS can help individuals heal from trauma and lead to a more fulfilling and integrated life.
How Sexuality Has Changed Post-Pandemic
The pandemic has gone down in history as an era when the world turned upside down, and with it, many people’s sex lives. Sex is […]
How A Healthy Sex Life Can Improve Mental Health
Whatever the idea of sex conjures up in your mind, one thing is certain: a healthy sex life can have a positive impact on mental […]
How To Feel Safe, Secure….& Spicy With Your Sexual Partner
Sex can be thrilling, fulfilling, bonding…and intensely vulnerable. It might not sound super sexy to talk about feeling safe during sex, but even the most […]
Welcome 2023 with Intent
The New Year Doesn’t Have to be About Creating a New You. What if instead, the new year was about loving you, the way you […]
Finding a therapist is the worst type of online dating
“Trying to find a therapist right now is like the worst kind of online dating” – Anonymous Client We get it. Finding a good-fit therapist […]
Not Able to Ask for or Receive Help? It Might be a Trauma Response
Getting Needs Met – Asking for & Receiving Support Do people wonder how you do it all? Are you often praised for your Herculean efforts […]
Are Your Automatic Thoughts Ruining Relationships? How You Can Stop It
Shifting Shame & Blame to Problems & Solutions We have all heard of the blame game. You know, the one where no one wins and […]
The “Real” B-Word in Mental Health: Barriers
Moving Through The Mental Muck: The benefits of mental health treatment are finally starting to be embraced. Celebrities sing its praises, and some would say […]
Working Together- The Forgiveness Process
In order for an apology to be effective, certain steps need to take place. An apology is not “I’m sorry this happened, let’s move on.” […]