Social conditioning has deeply ingrained specific perceptions of anger within societal norms. These norms often dictate how anger is expressed and perceived based on gender. Men’s anger, for example, is frequently portrayed and accepted as forceful, loud, and even explosive. These expressions are sometimes viewed as normal, or even expected, under masculine stereotypes. Men [...]
A whopping 12.78% of teens ages 12 to 17 years old report having used marijuana in the last 12 months, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. One in eight teens used a drug in the previous year. With drug use prevalent and rising, parents need to be aware of the signs [...]
The word “abandonment” might conjure up images of a child left on a doorstep overnight, or a person left behind after their partner fled unexpectedly. That feeling of isolation, fear, and vulnerability sticks with us when we perceive we have been rejected or abandoned. Unresolved abandonment trauma tends to affect all of the relationships [...]
Like many suspense-laden thrillers where we can see danger creeping toward the protagonist, we find ourselves talking back to the screen. We shout warnings, urging the characters to listen, run, turn around, or get back in the car. Suddenly, we remember. They can’t hear us. It’s fiction and, furthermore, it’s pre-recorded. Sometimes, when we [...]
People find themselves butting heads and having disagreements in a wide variety of contexts and for many different reasons. The workplace isn’t exempt from conflict, and it’s helpful to know why conflict occurs and how to approach it well. Why Conflict At Work Occurs Wherever there are two or more human beings, the potential [...]
Narcissism, although previously used mostly in a counseling setting, is a term more readily used by the public. Some people who don’t know the term or its definition use it to describe someone incredibly selfish. This may be partly true, but most span way beyond selfishness. Some of the symptoms of someone who is [...]
When we talk about consumerism, the one thing we have to understand is that it all starts in the mind, and ends in the mind. Do any of these major slogans ring a bell?“The Best A Man Can Get,” – Gillette“Open Happiness” – Coca-cola“Think Different” – Apple“Live in Levi’s” – Levis“Just Do It” – Nike“Because [...]
Grief is a challenging process everyone must go through before experiencing healing and moving forward in life. Grief can be intense, and you may not feel it until weeks, months, or years after the loss of a loved one. This is known as delayed grief and can interfere with your daily responsibilities and physical [...]
As we ring in the new year, many of us are eager to leave behind the stress and uncertainty of the past year. The month of January is known as a time for fresh starts and resolutions. Still, with all that optimism, many of us will have a hard time coping with anxiety carried over [...]
What Is Discernment Counseling? Discernment counseling is a unique short-term form of therapy (one to five sessions) for couples who have opposite views regarding whether they want to stay together, and who are looking for guidance to help them decide. It was developed in 2008 by Dr. William Doherty, a psychiatrist, and professor of [...]
