The polyvagal theory highlights how the nervous system responds to threat – fight, flight, freeze, and sometimes fawning/appeasement. Polyvagal theory details that we have different states to our nervous system. The three main states in polyvagal theory are: A Sympathetic State – where we fight/flight in response to stress/trauma A Ventral Vagal State – where […]
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Therapy in general is still highly stigmatized in the United States. To seek relationship therapy may be even more negatively perceived due to the perception that the overall relationship is ‘struggling’. This does not always have to be the case. There are various points in time people in relationships seek therapy. A few may be:
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Bullying can occur at any point throughout our life. However, it is very impactful when we are children, adolescents, and teens. During these timeframes, our brains are changing on both a neural level and well as structurally. Rates of bullying in the U.S are around 1 in 5 children. Click here to reference more data
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) was developed by Aaron Beck in the 1960s. Originally, CBT was used for depression but evidence of its effectiveness as a form of therapy quickly spread. For more information on how and why CBT is so effective, click here to read more about CBT on the CBT website. What Can CBT
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Recent research has shown that negative correlations between social media consumption and an increase in mental health symptoms. See the article on the National Library of Medicine for a more in-depth article here. Additionally, a person can experience vicarious trauma from all of the world events occurring in society from the constant exposure to the
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Were you ever told, “Boys don’t cry,” or “Be a man,” when you were sad? These types of stereotypes have caused millions of men to suffer in silence, whether they have depression, anxiety, panic disorder, or another mental illness. We’re here to let you know you no longer have to struggle alone. How Many Men Have
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Addiction is a very large topic and can range from sexual behaviors, other high-risk activities, and substance use. The National Institute on Drug Abuse indicates on their site that in 2021 106,000 people died of an overdose. Additionally, FHEHealth highlights that 5.47% of the US population have a substance or alcohol disorder. What is the
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All mental health therapy modalities are not equal. Finding the best therapy modality and best therapist to delivery these interventions is paramount. Some people can find benefit from traditional ‘talk therapy’ formats. Other people, depending on many variables, may benefit from other forms of therapy such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing,
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Cultures throughout the world view the aging process different. Here in the United States, as people age, we tend to place these folks in nursing homes or other supportive care facilities to meet their needs. However, other cultures keep their family members in their homes or hold elders in high esteem due to their wisdom.
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Death and wartime are often synonymous. As we see events in Israel and Gaza unfold, death often makes the headlines. These headlines operate in two main ways by: Showing the immediate grief and loss of the situation Stimulating vicarious trauma in those more distant from the situation A recent article on CNN highlights these two
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