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10 Signs of High-functioning Anxiety

10 signs of high-functioning anxiety

You won’t find high-functioning anxiety listed in medical textbooks as it’s not an actual diagnosis, but it’s something many people can relate to. Picture the overfunctioning, accomplished, confident professional who on the outside has it all together, yet is well known to be a control freak and perfectionist. But they may sweat a lot or […]

Depression After Quitting Alcohol: A Recovery Roadmap

depression after quitting alcohol

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depressive disorders are among the most prevalent psychiatric disorders and co-occur more often than expected by chance [1].  According to The National Institute on Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA), recovery from AUD is a long-term change process that may be characterized by occasional returns to heavy drinking. Especially in the bumpy […]

Brainspotting for Anxiety: Does It Really Work?

brainspotting for anxiety

Dr David Grand —an experienced therapist focused on EMDR and relational analysis— noticed that his patients would sometimes stay stuck in a certain spot during their sessions, which led to him naming them “brain spots”. In 2003, Dr Grand developed an alternative to EMDR named Brainspotting (BSP), and since then, it has proven effective as […]

Understanding the Effects of Klinefelter Syndrome

effects of klinefelter syndrome

Klinefelter Syndrome (KS) is a genetic disorder of males. It’s not well known among the general public and often isn’t diagnosed until adulthood. KS may cause reduced muscle mass, reduced body and facial hair and enlarged breast tissue [1]. There are a wide range of symptoms, including infertility and physical, language, cognitive and social impairments. […]

How Can Dialectical Behavior Therapy Help With OCD

OCD is a serious disorder involving intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). DBT, a therapy focused on mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation, helps individuals manage OCD by reducing compulsions and improving coping skills. Treatment is available for those in need.

How To Know if I Have Trauma: A Thoughtful Guide

Most people experience one or a few traumatic events in their lives. However, chances are fairly low you will develop Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD). For those that do, the experience can be highly distressing. Typically it requires professional treatment. Read on to learn more about what trauma is, risks and causes, symptoms and available treatment. […]

Does Childhood Trauma Ever Go Away?

Childhood trauma typically involves physical, emotional, or sexual abuse and neglect. Childhood trauma is more common than you might think. SAMHSA states that more than two-thirds of children reported at least 1 traumatic event by age 16. Read on to learn more about childhood trauma, its effects on adults and whether it ever goes away. […]

How to Feel Safe After Trauma: A Complete Guide

According to SAMHSA’s Trauma and Justice Strategic Initiative, “trauma results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and physical, social, emotional or spiritual well-being” [1].  The individual’s experience of […]

How To Deal with Triggers From Trauma and Recover From It

Responses to traumatic events vary greatly with the individual. Although reactions range in severity, even the most acute responses are natural responses to manage trauma. A trigger is a stimulus that sets off a memory of a trauma or a portion of a traumatic experience. Read on to learn more about triggers and how to […]

The Difference Between PTSD and Anxiety: Are They Related?

It’s often confusing to tell the difference between anxiety and PTSD. Although they have some overlapping symptoms, they are different. Read on to learn about each of these conditions and why they may be confused. Is it Anxiety or PTSD? In a word, PTSD is the result of something traumatic that actually happened such as […]

Benefits of Holistic Therapy: An Integrative Approach

Holistic therapy is a term that has had high visibility in the past decade. Yet many of these therapies have been used for thousands of years. So it can mean a lot of things to different people. In this article I offer an interpretation of what holistic therapy is, its benefits, various approaches and what […]

What Are the Goals of Psychotherapy?

Understand the main goals of psychotherapy and what to expect during recovery. Learn about emotional healing, personal growth, and building resilience.

Why Is Trauma Therapy So Hard? Challenges and Recovery Road

Experiencing Trauma and its Impact on the Mind Complex trauma is caused by prolonged or repeated exposure to traumatic events, particularly during childhood or early adulthood. These events often involve: The effects of complex trauma can be severe and long-lasting. Research has shown that complex trauma impacts the brain and body in several ways. Studies […]

5 Stages of PTSD and Everything You Should Know

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most painful and complex mental health conditions to live through and treat. There are many kinds of trauma, each requiring different strategies for healing. Although every person’s experience with trauma is unique, in general, there are five stages a person goes through on their path to recovery. […]

Benefits of Individual Therapy

There’s lots of mention of individual Therapy aka talk therapy these days but what is it exactly? And what’s the difference with group therapy where there’s also lots of talk? In this article, I explain what individual therapy is, its benefits for treating mental health and addiction issues, and then compare it with group therapy.  […]

Treatment Goals for BPD: How to Cope With the Disorder?

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a disorder of instability: in emotions, thought patterns, beliefs, behaviors, interpersonal relationships and sense of self. There is a lot of stigma around this serious mental health condition which can be difficult to treat. Typically diagnosed from early adulthood on, most of the time BPD symptoms gradually decrease with age. […]

The Differences Between ART Therapy vs EMDR

ART Therapy is a newer form of psychotherapy drawn from the earlier and more well-established EMDR Therapy. Both use eye movements to reprocess information as a central part of the work. Understanding the differences between them can assist in deciding which to choose. In some settings both are used with ART considered as “EMDR on […]

How To Help Someone With Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is an often misunderstood, serious mental health condition that affects about 2.2% of the population. BPD is shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding and trails behind the societal conversation about mental health. Often mistaken for Bipolar Disorder, BPD has distinctive characteristics that set it apart. BPD is a disorder of instability: in […]

Trauma and Addiction Recovery: Understanding the Healing Process

Traumatic experiences overwhelm an individual’s sense of safety and capacity to cope. These may be from early life experiences or later in life. In many people who are struggling with substance abuse, there is trauma in their background and substance abuse in the present. In this article I describe what trauma and trauma-informed care are, […]

Difference Between Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

It can be confusing, if not overwhelming, to understand what type of therapy might work best for you. Two of the best known are Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  They are very distinct, although they do share the overall goal of helping someone deal with life’s distressing elements. In this article, I explain the basics […]

How Does Brainspotting Heal Trauma? A Guide to Recovery

how does brainspotting heal trauma

Brainspotting (BSP) is a relatively new alternative therapy. It was developed in 2003 by Dr David Grand, an EMDR therapist and relational analyst. He observed that his clients were sometimes “stuck” in a certain spot which he later called a “brain spot”. Brainspotting was first used to treat people who had experienced PTSD during 9/11. […]

Understanding Complex Betrayal Trauma: Symptoms, Signs, and More

betrayal trauma

Following a betrayal by someone we loved or trusted, we often feel shattered, wondering if or how we will ever regain ourselves. It can cause shock, loss, anger and grief. We even might doubt if we will ever have a future. The acutely despondent or even depressed feeling after a betrayal can leave us crushed […]

Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Anxiety: A Holistic Approach

You’re not alone if you feel occasionally anxious. It’s a normal feeling of fear, dread or uneasiness tied to the stress response that helps us sense danger, prepare and pay attention.  Fear is an emotional response to the fight or flight reaction felt in a moment of immediate danger when we may feel anxiety. We […]

How Mood Disorders in Childhood Affect Adulthood

What are Mood Disorders? Mood disorders are a form of mental illnesses that directly affect how we feel and think about ourselves, others, and, in some cases, even life in general. These disorders have different types: Depressive Disorders In general, depressive disorders result in: Types of Depressive Disorders The main types of depressive disorders include: […]

How Long Does it Take for Anxiety to Go Away?

Each of us experiences anxiety at different times and for different reasons unique to our circumstances. Most types of anxiety are based around a specific cause and can last for varying lengths of time. For instance, think about a future significant work meeting, a school exam, or fixating on a past event – anxiety is […]