“Mother knows best,” they say. Have you ever questioned the possibility that such a bold statement could’ve come straight from the maternal mouth of ‘mother dearest’? What if these words are just a ploy to make the world bow down and mindlessly adhere to the matriarch’s narcissistic regime? Whatever purpose this declaration serves, we know that it can be detrimental; it prevents the world … [Read more...] about Mother Dearest?: Understanding Covert Maternal Narcissism
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Coping Skills: Using Therapeutic Journaling to Uplift Your Mood
Journaling can aid us in combating and managing various emotions and life transitions, such as seeking closure over a recent break-up or releasing intense emotions. Yet, you may not want to use your down time to think about your negative mood or life experiences. Journaling can be more than processing negative emotions; it can also be a creative way to intentionally uplift your mood through … [Read more...] about Coping Skills: Using Therapeutic Journaling to Uplift Your Mood
Are You Struggling to Change a Bad Habit?
Here is What You Need to Know Can you be talked into changing? Think about a “bad habit” you have had difficulty changing. Now please consider how likely are you to change your habit, why or why not, and what would help you to make the change? Resist your righting reflex Righting reflex is a natural urge to fix a problem, an instinct to correct the wrongdoing. Your intention is to fix your … [Read more...] about Are You Struggling to Change a Bad Habit?
Navigating New Relationships: The Importance of Defining your Non-Negotiables – Part 2
In part 1, we discussed non-negotiables for a relationship and what that means in the current dating world. These non-negotiables are five traits, characteristics, and values you desire in a partner. Now, let’s focus on refining those five traits/ideas. Your measuring stick is your guide to solidifying five distinct non-negotiables for dating. How do I use my measuring stick? Non-negotiables … [Read more...] about Navigating New Relationships: The Importance of Defining your Non-Negotiables – Part 2
Postpartum Insomnia
“Also, I could finally sleep. And this was the real gift, because when you cannot sleep, you cannot get yourself out of the ditch—there’s not a chance.” — Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love Postpartum Insomnia One of the most identifiable aspects of the early days of parenting is exhaustion. Family and friends encourage you to prepare for lack of sleep, “sleep now – you won’t sleep once the … [Read more...] about Postpartum Insomnia
Three Stages of Healing After an Affair – What happens in couples therapy?
Statistics may vary but according to one of the most recent studies, as many as 37% of married men and 20% of married women have been unfaithful. In the United States, 1 in every 2.7 couples – more than 21 million – is touched by infidelity. Statistics only help you to consider that affairs are common, and you are not alone. Here are a few things to keep in mind before starting couples therapy to … [Read more...] about Three Stages of Healing After an Affair – What happens in couples therapy?
