What we say to ourselves, and the beliefs we hold regarding who we are contain a great deal of meaning. A loved one said or did something in your childhood that you are trying to forget. You are doing your very best to avoid thinking of a past traumatic experience,...
It’s the day of your first therapy appointment. You are nervous and unsure what your therapist is going to ask you. You are taking a brave step forward to get help, but you are nervous to start. Will your therapist know everything about you with a few short questions?...
The thought may come when you are sitting on your couch or at your table. Perhaps you are riding along in the car with a friend or spouse, scrolling through news articles and social media, and you have the same recurring thought. Maybe you have been pacing around the...
Navigating the ins and outs of nonverbal communication can be quite challenging for some young people. As friend groups change, teachers lay out somewhat confusing expectations, and children watch adults argue and resolve conflict, young people can easily get lost...
Athletic competition can sometimes bring out a certain side in kids that is rarely seen elsewhere: heightened adrenaline, the pressure to perform, and the nature of team camaraderie produce all sorts of conflicting emotions in children. You may have noticed your child...
