Why sometimes therapy might make you feel worse before you feel better. And why that’s a good thing. People often come into therapy because they have gotten fed up with their symptoms: feeling depressed or anxious, drinking too much, unsatisfying relationships, etc. Once starting therapy,…
What is the mind body connection and how does it affect me? Emotions like anger, fear, guilt, anxiety, sadness, resentment, jealousy, depression, and stress can manifest within the body and contribute to physical distress and disease. For example, you are likely already familiar with the…
One of the biggest decisions a person considering therapy has to make, is how to choose the right kind of therapy, and the right kind of therapist. With so many options open to a person who hasn’t experienced therapy before, the process of finding a…
The effects of poor, interrupted or irregular sleep range from the obvious of feeling tired and less productive, to the more surprising and concerning of heart disease and cognitive impairment. Sleep deprivation also reduces libido, leads to weight gain and increases anxiety and depression. What…
Getting an education is a time that we can explore who we are, discover what our values are, and cultivate relationships. We get immediate feedback about our progress from professors and through grades, and have social opportunities everywhere we turn. After graduation, social interactions are…