In the first part of this blog series, we explored how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and how patterns like negative thinking and schemas can shape our experiences. But awareness alone isn’t enough to create lasting change. In this second blog we’ll survey the practical tools that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides to help... Continue Reading →
Most people have encountered someone who seems magnetic when you first meet them. They are confident, charming, and larger than life. But for some, that shine slowly reveals a shadow. Narcissism should not be mistaken for simple selfishness or someone who enjoys looking in the mirror; it is a complex personality pattern that can quietly... Continue Reading →
Part One: Foundations Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used and practical approaches in mental health care today. At its core, CBT helps people understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are deeply connected and how changing one can influence the others. This two-part series will break down the key ideas... Continue Reading →
Spring and Summer breaks often gives us something we don’t realize we’ve been missing: a pause long enough to notice how tired we really are. I was on Spring Break this week and during that time I didn’t spend much time working on school work. I gave my brain “time off” and although I felt... Continue Reading →
While working, I find that listening to audiobooks really helps me concentrate on whatever task I’m doing. The latest book I found is Self-Healing Isn’t Pretty: The Raw, Real, Unfiltered Journey to Getting Better (Even When It Feels Like You’re Falling Apart) by Mira Rowen. This book helps put a voice to feelings you can’t... Continue Reading →
As the months continue to pass and spring is right around the corner, it brings a sense of excitement. Warmer weather, sunlight, outdoor activities, and summer plans ahead. With the start of a new year, many of us set goals or resolutions, but as life becomes busy, it is easy to lose track of them.... Continue Reading →
In the first three parts of this four-part series, we defined trauma, explored its various forms, and examined its effects on mental and physical health. Now we turn to recovery, professional treatment, supportive relationships, and misconceptions that can complicate our understanding of trauma or interrupt recovery. It is important to remember that most people recover... Continue Reading →
Bullying is something most of us have witnessed in one form or another. It’s not something that should be swept under the rug, because the lasting scars that come from bullying can follow someone throughout their life if they don’t receive support. Why does bullying exist? According to a Harvard paper by Nissen (2020), bullying... Continue Reading →
In the second part of this four-part series, we examined the different types of trauma responses: acute, chronic, complex, and secondary. We also briefly explored adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Understanding these categories helps clarify why trauma can have varying consequences. In this third part of the series, we’ll review the effects of trauma on the... Continue Reading →
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