7 Signs of Affective Codependency
Generosity, kindness, empathy…without these qualities no relational growth would be possible. The qualities and traits that often foster healthy and supportive relationships can also move into codependency when they become imbalanced in our life because any excess can quickly turn toxic. Here are some signs that you may be experiencing emotional co-dependency.
The Magic of Therapy
When it comes to improving your mental health, personal relationships, or personal development, you have a lot of options. There are self-help books, medications, pod-casts, talking to a friend or family member, and more. Skills can be learned from self-help books or podcasts. Insight can be gained from talking to a friend or family member. Finally, medication has a good chance of impacting how you feel. With so many other, and potentially cheaper, options why do people continue to choose therapy?
Common Humanity: A Doorway to Self-Compassion
Do you tend to be hard on yourself? When you make a mistake, do you notice that self-blame and judgment end up making everything worse? Do you feel isolated and lonely? Do you struggle with perfectionism? Do you feel embarrassed or overwhelmed by your emotions? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may benefit from a Self-Compassion practice.
Your Body is Worth More Than Just How it Looks: How You Can Begin Believing it.
Samantha Roundy, MSW Intern, writes about body neutrality.
Psychedelic Therapy
Jeff Lundgren, CMHC, writes about the growing interest in psychedelic therapy.
5 Skills to Improve Communication with Your Child
Christina Da Costa, CSW, writes about Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and its benefits.
How to Help Your Child Become More Empathetic
Lesli Mortensen, AMFT, writes about how to teach kids empathy.
8 Signs You Might Need Therapy:
Rachel Wininger, LCSW, writes about how we can tell it is time to seek therapy.
Silent Drowning: When High Functioning People Struggle
Sarah Hunter, LCSW, writes about the signs someone may be struggling.
Picket Fences and Cement Walls: Why Boundaries are Not Selfish
Alice Roberts, LCSW, writes about boundaries.
What is the ‘Window of Tolerance’?
Brecka Walker, LCSW, writes about the window of tolerance.
Worry Monster Part 1: Understanding Your Child’s Fears and Anxieties
Amy Lambert, LCSW, writes about how parents can better understand their child’s worries.
Thinking Errors - How Thoughts Can Be Unhelpful
Dausha Chriss, MSW Intern, writes about thinking errors.
The Most Common Complaint in Relationships
Carole Kamradt, LCSW, writes about sexual desire in relationships.
My kid is lying! What now?
Olivia Nash, CSW, writes about what to do when your child lies.
It’s my first time to therapy, what should I expect?
Andréa Martin, CSW writes blog about first time therapy session
Codependency: Anxiety Manifesting in Relationships
Rachel Rose, LMFT writes about codependency