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Understanding Emotional Numbing: What It Is and How to Heal
Emotional Numbing Life is a journey filled with highs and lows, but sometimes, our emotions can feel distant—like they’re out of reach. If you’ve ever felt detached from your feelings or even from life itself, you might be experiencing emotional numbing. It’s more...
The Connection Between Trauma and Chronic People-Pleasing
Have you ever found yourself saying yes when every part of you wanted to say no? Or bending over backward to make everyone else happy, even at the expense of your own well-being? If so, you might be experiencing what’s known as the people pleasing trauma response—a...
Attachment vs. Attunement Wounds: Understanding the Differences
Ah, relationships—the beautiful, intricate connections that shape our lives! They can bring us immense joy, but they can also leave us feeling a bit lost and wounded. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why certain patterns keep popping up in your relationships,...
Self-Sabotaging Relationships: Breaking the Cycle
Ah, relationships—those beautiful, complex connections that can bring us immense joy and, at times, a fair bit of heartache. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of self-sabotaging relationships, you’re definitely not alone. Many of us have been there,...
Seasonal Depression, Here We Go Again: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Ah, the changing seasons. The leaves fall, the days get shorter, and for many of us, that familiar feeling creeps in: the blues. If you’ve ever felt like hibernating until spring, you’re not alone! Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects millions, bringing on a...
The Benefits of Counseling for Teens: Why It’s Worth Considering
Let’s face it: the teenage years can be a whirlwind of emotions, challenges, and constant changes. Between balancing school, extracurriculars, and a social life—while also figuring out who they are—many teens feel like they’re constantly walking a tightrope. Add in...
Grief During the Holidays: Navigating Loss in the Most “Wonderful” Time of the Year
The holiday season is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," right? But when you're grieving, it can feel like the total opposite. The pressure to be merry and bright when you're missing someone can make grief during the holidays hit harder than...
Dance Therapy for Mental Health: Finding Your Rhythm
Dance therapy is more than just moving to the beat. It's a powerful, expressive form of therapy that invites you to explore your emotions, connect with your body, and find healing through movement. It's a space where words aren't necessary, where your body becomes the...
Coping with Postpartum Anxiety
Let’s be honest. The transition to motherhood is a whirlwind of emotions, filled with moments of pure joy and overwhelming uncertainty. While the love for a newborn is profound, it's equally common to experience a range of emotional challenges during the postpartum...
Pregnancy and Mental Health
Pregnancy is a whirlwind of emotions, physical changes, and exciting preparations for a new life. While it's a time of joy and anticipation, it's also completely normal to experience a range of emotions, from excitement and happiness to anxiety, fear, and even...