How EMDR Works: A Neurological Explanation
EMDR therapy is becoming more commonplace among mental health practitioners. What originated as a method to treat PTSD has now become one used for a variety of different disorders and conditions. Research has shown EMDR to be very…
The ADHD Symptoms of Teen Girls
Hyperactive symptoms of boys with ADHD tend to overpower those of girls also struggling with ADHD. Boys tend to demonstrate more disruptive behaviors and attention-grabbing, whereas girls are more low-key and inattentive.Teen girls…
How High-Functioning Anxiety Differs From GAD
High-functioning anxiety, at face value, can appear more like an overachiever personality or be misconstrued as something positive.
How to Support Kids Who Are Questioning Their Gender Identity
How can I support my kid who is exploring their gender identity?
Learning How to Listen Before Problem-Solving
Challenges are a natural part of life, whether in school, the workplace, among friends, or within a relationship. How we navigate those challenging situations shapes our experience and our future experiences. Social norms value action…
What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?
Internal family systems therapy, also known as IFS, is often used as a treatment method for anxiety, depression, traumas, addiction, phobias, and certain physical conditions. This method was originally founded by a psychologist named…
5 Ways to Help Your Teen Navigate Anxiety
When you have kids, your main parental goal is to care for them and watch them succeed. You want them to be joyful, find happiness, and experience adventure.If your teen is struggling with anxiety, you may find yourself in a position…
Gender Bias in Teen Mental Healthcare: Why Boys Get Overlooked
These days, people are beginning to agree that mental healthcare is important. But the conversation mostly surrounds adults. When it does focus on teenagers, it does so mostly on girls. Boys, however, might be brought up in…
Why Anxiety is Worse at Night & 4 Ways to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Anxiety can cause a major disruption in your life and be triggered by anything at any time.
Calming an Anxious Night: 5 Helpful Tips
Life can be stressful. After a long day, sometimes the only thing you want to do is go to sleep and get a good night’s rest. Sleep is the body’s natural recovery and replenishment time, after all. The way your body reacts to your…