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08/28/2024

" About one in three Gen Zers struggle with perfectionism, according to the survey — especially girls, teens and oldest children...
If you’re not sure what to do, just listen, she says. That was the No. 1 response when Damour asked the teens: What can adults do to be helpful when you’re upset? “Second to that: ‘Take our feelings seriously.’ Very low down the list was ‘offer advice.’" "

A recent Gallup poll offers parents fresh insights into the emotional landscape of Gen Z youth, just in time for the new school year and all the changes it may bring.

07/19/2024

"If we use self-compassion practice to try to make our pain go away by suppressing it or fighting against it, things will likely just get worse. With self-compassion we mindfully accept that the moment is painful, and embrace ourselves with kindness and care in response."

Explore the benefits of self-compassion practices. Foster self-love, resilience, and positivity with these guided exercises.

07/02/2024

"It might be tempting to jump in and stop their train of thought when it feels like it’s moving in 500 different directions. So you have to let them say what they need to say."

Being in a romantic relationship with women with ADHD can be challenging when partners lack understanding of what ADHD in women looks like or how best to

05/31/2024

"Art that pushes us beyond our limits helps form new neural pathways that might not otherwise develop in our day-to-day. Exercising these through art can help build resilience to get us through the suffering and uncertainties of life."

These authors want you to prioritize practicing or appreciating art alongside getting good sleep, exercising and eating well. And they have proof it’s good for you.

03/02/2024

Earners of this certification on culturally respectful primary care are able to identify the various underlying root causes of disparities, integrate the practice of cultural humility into all clinical interactions, and incorporate regular self-assessment for bias into standard clinical practice to....

03/02/2024

Earners of this badge on culturally respectful care are able to identify the various underlying root causes of implicit and unconscious bias - especially as it relates to the LGBTQ+ community. Earners are equipped with the skills to integrate the practice of cultural humility into all clinical inter...

02/03/2024

Elmo's tweet has “opened up conversations about the serious mental health crisis in our country...Elmo did that. And if a three-and-a-half-year-old Muppet from Sesame Street can do that, why not any one of us, too?”

Elmo's 25-year-old Sesame Workshop social media manager was also behind his 2022 feud with Abby's pet rock, Rocco: 'Lightning did strike twice — and then some.'

10/02/2023

The Trevor Project's mission is to end su***de among LGBTQ young people. One accepting adult decreases the risk of su***de by 40% for LGBTQ young people. We provide LGBTQ youth with 24/7 crisis counseling via phone, text, and chat.

The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. Free and confidential.

09/25/2023

Check out my waiting room wall! I LOVE how this turned out, the colors match the rug and bench perfectly! If you're interested in hiring her, the mural artist is Cameille Schubert, 865-384-3522

06/22/2023

"...it is the first time the group has advocated for routine screening of anxiety in adults...as emotional stress has skyrocketed in recent years, increasing demands on the limited number of counselors and therapists nationwide."

For the first time, an influential group of health experts says adults — especially pregnant and postpartum women — should be regularly assessed for anxiety and depression.

06/10/2023

"A controlling partner won’t necessarily behave poorly in the early stages..."

In most toxic relationships, it's usually one person attempting to control the other, says therapist Cathy Press. Based on her 25 years of experience, here are the five types of toxic partners.

12/14/2022

"Teasing kids, particularly sensitive ones, or telling them that their feelings are wrong or crazy, can lead to long-term low self-esteem and trust issues when these kids grow up."

As a therapist, I hear a lot about what clients think about their upbringings.

09/09/2022

"The links were higher between long COVID and mental health stressors than they were for known long COVID risk factors like obesity and asthma."

The study, published in JAMA and conducted by researchers at Harvard University, analyzed survey responses 55,000 people.

08/24/2022

"Oftentimes we need to share our perspective, clear the air, or let someone know how we feel in order to engage in our relationships with greater authenticity and richness, and having difficult conversations – whether we are the confronter or the one being confronted – is a crucial element to relational depth."

  Tips for Approaching Difficult Conversations with People You Love With the holidays around the corner, many people are experiencing a combination of excitement and nostalgia for the festive season along with the sting of unresolved or unexpressed challenges with people we love. For some, this can...