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 [...]
Family caregiver burnout is when the long-term stress of caring for your elderly, ailing, or disabled loved one leads to a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. It is a gradual process that escalates over time and can happen to anyone, no matter how much you love the person you are caring [...]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that causes repeated thoughts or obsessions and actions or compulsions. Some people have both obsessions and compulsions. This disorder goes beyond nail biting or negative thought processes. OCD is a disorder that is just as compulsive as it is obsessive. The repeated behaviors often [...]
