Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse in which a person manipulates someone else into doubting their own sanity, memory, perception, or judgment. The term comes from a 1938 play called "Gas Light," in which a husband systematically manipulates his wife into believing that she is going insane by making...
Ketamine is one of the first psychedelic-like drugs that is legally available to usetherapeutically in the United States. Psychedelic medicines have been used for spiritual and healing purposes by various cultures around the world for thousands of years. For decades, though, these substances have been outlawed and research on them...
These days, when one hears the word therapy, they mostly think of one-on-one talk therapy. Or maybe they think of couples counseling, too. Few include group therapy. And for understandable reasons... 1. Finding a group to join is harder than finding a one-on-one therapist. 2. The thought of joining a...
Starting therapy is no small thing. Fear of the unknown can easily creep in, which can then easily keep a person from getting going with therapy. To help allay some of that fear, here are some general thoughts on what to expect in a first consultation and subsequent therapy sessions....
Many of us struggle with anger. We express it in destructive ways. We might be afraid of it. We may avoid it or ignore it. We let it control us. And more. There is a great deal of stigma surrounding anger. Many of us default to equating anger with violence....
How Can Therapy or Counseling help with Low Self-Esteem? Self-esteem. Everyone seems to want more of it. Or to know how to get it in the first place. A common assumption in our modern American culture is having high self-esteem leads to success in life. Why work on self-esteem? People...
1. Practice deep breathing exercises One of the best ways to reduce stress is taking time to practice deep breathing exercises, like yoga, which help you relax. 2. Take a break from social media and find some peace and quiet Another way to manage your stress is by finding a...
Want to stop procrastinating on procrastinating? "Putting off an easy thing makes it hard, and putting off a hard one makes it impossible.” -George Lorimer Searching for tips to reduce procrastination may be another way of procrastinating (...yep...I’m onto you…) but at least if you are going to procrastinate,...
5 Important Things You Can Do For Your Mental Health Now Unfortunately, for many of us the past few months of quarantining and social distancing have made it extremely difficult to feel like our “normal” selves. This can be very frustrating, not seeing loved ones for prolonged...
By Colleen DeHart It feels like everything is in disarray right now. We are in uncharted territory. Last month your mental health practice might have been flourishing and now you are struggling to keep and obtain new clients. You are worried about finances, wondering how you will keep your...
