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Is My Relationship Toxic? How to Tell the Difference Between Normal Conflict and an Unhealthy Relationship
Maybe you've started Googling things your partner does. You tell a friend about an argument and hear yourself saying, “I know this sounds bad, but…” You have wonderful days together—and then fights...
How to Know If You Need Trauma Therapy
You don't have to be having flashbacks. You don't have to have experienced a catastrophic event. And you don't need to be able to point to one moment in your life and say, That's the thing that...
Why Do I Care So Much About What Everyone Thinks of Me?
You send a text and don't get a response. You immediately reread what you wrote. Did that sound weird? Was I too much? Are they annoyed with me? Your boss gives you one piece of constructive...
10 Conversations Every Couple Should Have Before Getting Married
You know how your partner takes their coffee. You know which show they'll agree to watch when neither of you can decide. You probably know which side of the bed they'll claim at every hotel for the...
When Someone Else’s Trauma Brings Your Own Back
If you are feeling triggered by the news and what happened to the brave young woman at Cornell, please know this: It wasn’t her fault.It wasn’t your fault. She is worthy of respect, kindness, and...
Why Do I Feel Behind Everyone Else in My 20s?
You graduated from college. You did what you were supposed to do. So why doesn't it feel like your life has started yet? For most of childhood and adolescence, there is a pretty clear roadmap. You...
Do I Have Trauma Even If Nothing “Major” Happened?
When people hear the word trauma, they often think about catastrophic events: abuse, violence, a serious accident, combat, a natural disaster, or the sudden loss of someone they love. And sometimes...
Night Owl or Early Bird? Finding Therapy That Works With Your Schedule
For many people, one of the hardest parts of starting therapy has nothing to do with therapy itself. It’s finding the time. Traditional therapy appointments often fall during the same hours when...
Why Premarital Counseling Reduces Divorce Risk
Getting married is one of the biggest commitments we make in our lives. Yet couples often spend more time planning the wedding than preparing for the marriage itself. There are venues to tour, guest...
Attachment Anxiety vs. Relationship Problems: How Do You Know the Difference?
"Am I anxious because this relationship isn't right…or am I bringing anxiety into an otherwise healthy relationship?" If you've ever asked yourself this question, you're not alone. Many people come...
The South Bay Professional’s Guide to Recovering from Burnout
You're exhausted. Not the kind of tired that disappears after a good night's sleep. The kind where even the things you used to enjoy feel like one more item on your to-do list. You answer emails...
Why Adults Need Play, Too: The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Having Fun
When people think about improving their mental health, they often think of therapy, meditation, exercise, or better sleep. Rarely do they think of play. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood,...
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