Mental health awareness has been growing in recent times and it seems ads for online therapy services are everywhere you turn. While it is becoming more socially acceptable to attend therapy, and the proliferation of teletherapy services has increased, it can be hard...
In the intricate dance of love and partnership, it’s not uncommon for one’s steps to falter under the weight of trauma or depression. When your partner is struggling with these emotional challenges, that can make the journey tough for you both. As a couples...
What is Secondary Trauma? Secondary trauma, vicarious trauma and less formally, second-hand trauma are all terms used to describe the phenomena where an individual is indirectly, yet significantly impacted by learning of another person's direct experience of a...
Learning How to Understand and Manage the Doubt You Feel By Amir Levine, PhD, LCSW-R What is Dysfunctional Doubt Doubt is often associated with uncertainty, ambivalence, hesitation, questioning and seeking reassurance. And while doubt can initially be thought of as...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and share vital information to help those in need and or those who have been affected by suicide. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in teenagers and is on the...
No matter the lifestyle you lead, sleepless nights are inevitable. Although you may not find it concerning, an extended period of sleep deprivation can have severely adverse consequences on your brain health and overall well-being. The Effects of Sleep Deprivation...
