Having low self-esteem is something many people of all ages deal with. While low self-esteem is not considered a mental health condition in itself, the way we think about ourselves…
Relationships
How Sex Therapy Can Help
Sex is a powerful way for two people to bond and feel true intimacy with one another. But what happens when one person in the relationship has less of a…
Abuse/Neglect Archives
Healing from Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)
Many of us were raised with the notion that kids are meant “to be seen and not heard,” meaning ‘don’t speak until you are spoken to.” While this idea may…
Depression
The Healing Power of Nature
One only needs to read a few lines from poets such as Frost, Wordsworth, and Thoreau to recognize the love for and connection to nature human beings have always had.…
Mental Health
Celebrating Juneteenth
Often, Juneteenth is short for “June Nineteenth” and marks a very important day in American history. This is the day federal troops entered Galveston, Texas in 1865 and took control…
Parenting
Benefits of Co-Parenting
When two people decide to separate or divorce, the first question they usually must answer is, “What’s best for the children?” According to the Third International Conference on Shared Parenting,…
ADHD Archive
Symptoms of ADHD in Females
October is ADHD awareness month, and so I thought this would be the right time to talk about how ADHD affects women specifically. So much research has gone into the…
Eating Disorder
Eating Disorders in Adults
Eating disorders are often associated with teenagers and adolescents. But many adults struggle with this same issue. What are Eating Disorders in Adults? Eating disorders are mental health issues that…
Nutrition
How Your Diet Can Affect Mood
Most of us are aware that our diet can affect our waistline. But did you know that the foods you eat can also impact your brain, affecting your mood, cognition,…
General
Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol addiction affects millions of adults in this country. In fact, it’s estimated that roughly 10% of Americans will experience some form of addiction in their lives. Drinking not only…
Career, Mental Health
Mental Health Care for The Career Woman
While some women are able to manage juggling all of these big responsibilities, many women, over time, will experience burnout and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. When…
Abuse/Neglect Archives, Trauma / PTSD
3 Therapy Approaches for Childhood Trauma
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), roughly two-thirds of adolescents and teens report experiencing at least childhood trauma by the age of 16. Luckily, a…
