Experiences that people have as children, whether they are experienced as good, bad, or neutral, can have a significant impact on individuals' lives as adults. Inner child work is one way to nurture those fragmented parts of yourself to help you thrive and have...
How to Manage Political Anxiety Pre-Inauguration
With the upcoming inauguration and the recent presidential election, you may be experiencing some pretty serious political anxiety surfacing. Political anxiety is anxiety or fear about a new incoming administration or how your life may change as a result of the...
Self Help Books: Sexuality, Relationships, & Mental Health
It's officially cozy season! And what better way to enjoy Fall than curling up with a good, insightful, book? The following are some recommended self-help books that cover the domains of sexuality, relationships and general mental health. It can feel...
What is Somatic Sex Therapy?
Do you currently feel, or have you ever felt like you were struggling to have a connection with your body? Somatic sex therapy can help you with feeling more connected to your sexuality and what you are experiencing in your body at any given time. First, What...
How to Stop People Pleasing
People pleasing behaviors often stem from a deep-rooted desire for validation, acceptance, and connection. Many people pleasers, at some point, have found themselves prioritizing others' needs over their own, saying “yes” when they meant “no,” or feeling uneasy with...
Understanding Folie à Deux and Protecting Your Relationship
In a healthy relationship, both partners maintain their individual perspectives while sharing common goals and values. Folie à deux erodes this individuality, leading to a loss of personal reality. This can cause significant emotional and psychological harm as one...
Trauma Survivors & Retraumatization of the Legal System
“Adequate justice requires combatting an institutional culture that all too frequently trivializes the impacts of intimate partner violence.” —Negar Katirai, Clinical Professor of Law; Director, Domestic Violence Law Clinic at The University of Arizona ...
Navigating Eating Disorder Recovery and Treatment
Eating disorders (ED) are common and complex mental health conditions. Recovery from an eating disorder can be even more complex, but it’s not impossible. Eating disorders are one of the deadliest mental illnesses, so if you or someone you love wants to...
How To Talk About Sexual Boundaries While Dating
Dating can feel overwhelming. During this period you are getting to know this person, asking questions, exploring similarities, and maybe even asking yourself whether you can see this individual fitting into your life long term. The goal of dating can differ...