Self-compassion and self-care are trendy terms to describe the way you treat yourself and what you treat yourself to. But what do they really mean? Staff therapist Jenn Freed, LCSW, explores meaningful ways to define these terms.
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For some trans and gender non-conforming folks, the name you’ve been given at birth doesn’t feel aligned with who you are. But how do you find a name that fits you like a glove? Staff therapist Tyler Mafi, MHC-LP provides some tips for how to go “name shopping” to find a name that feels just right!
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Athletes review tapes of their games to evaluate their performance in an effort to improve during the next game. What if we reviewed the conflict tapes in our memory to better engage with our partners in the future? Staff therapist Valeria West, MHC-LP, discusses the concept of creating a post-conflict ritual to assess relational conflict and improve overall communication between partners.
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How do we actually feel our emotions? Advanced Clinical Fellow Julia Papale provides the acronym RULER to help expand your emotional vocabulary beyond the basic core emotions like sadness and happiness.
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How do you actually practice gratitude? Advanced Clinical Fellow Ilana Friedman provides options to practice gratitude.
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Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts? Is it difficult to manage the worry and fear that they cause? Staff Therapist Rachel Damin, MHC shares a helpful acronym that can help you in navigating intrusive thoughts and managing your distress.
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It is normal to have some doubt or uncertainty at a certain point about the relationship and/or person you are with? Staff therapist Kathryn Lee, MHC explains the doubts you may have about your relationship that can cause intense anxiety and distress it might be a sign of relationship OCD.
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How is “fight, flight, or freeze” related to our nervous system? Advanced clinical fellow Julia Papale explains the sympathetic nervous system as it can be regulated by our breathwork.
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Advanced clinical fellow Ilana Friedman provides ways to deal with and handle disappointment when our dreams do not come true.
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What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Staff therapist Alaina Malik, MHC provides a breakdown of how PCOS is linked to womxn’s mental health.
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What is the phenomenon “burnout”? Staff therapist Adrian Acevedo, MHC shares various forms of burnout and how to recover by finding and embracing meaning and purpose in your life.
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Are you feeling stuck? Do you have difficulty figuring out what to do first? Does it feel like things will always be the way they are now? Is it hard to find motivation and remain present in your day to day? These are all common feelings that can lead to feeling trapped in your current circumstances. Staff therapist Jenn Freed, LCSW, discusses where to begin and how to reconnect to self.
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