Daily life can sometimes feel like an endless loop of doing, where you’re physically going through the motions but emotionally stuck, disconnected, dissociated, or overwhelmed. This experience is often referred to as a "functional freeze state." While it might seem...
In the realm of relationships, eye gazing holds a profound yet often underestimated power. This simple act of looking into your partner’s eyes can significantly enhance emotional connection and sexual intimacy. In the PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy)...
Neurodiversity can refer to one’s difficulty with organization, memory, concentration, time direction, perception, and/or sequencing. Neurodiversity refers to disorders including Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Tourette’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),...
The vagus nerve is finally getting the attention it deserves! In recent years, the topic of the vagus nerve has been circulating on social media, causing this nerve to be a part of the internet zeitgeist. But what is the vagal nerve, and how can you “activate” this...
Most people who drink alcohol socially have had the experience of over indulging and paying the price for it the next day. The physical symptoms of a hangover are well known. However, many are unaware of the psychological effects that alcoholic beverages can have on...
In mainstream depictions of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the condition is usually presented as someone who is preoccupied with organization, cleanliness, and order. Many people aren’t aware there are many different types of OCD such as harm OCD, relationship...
Our brains can sometimes naturally recover from traumatic memories and events without therapeutic intervention. However, if the traumatic memories are not processed and stored properly, these experiences can continue to cause distress in the present moment and for a...
Although many therapists claim to be able to help with addictive and compulsive sexual behaviors sex addiction, Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSAT therapists) have specialized training and have developed the necessary skills to work with clients specifically...
“You know it when you feel it.” This is a common phrase used often to describe the mystery around falling in love. We like to think of romantic love as an almost supernatural experience that happens in which we have little control. As neuroscience becomes more...