Glossary of Gender Identity Terms
Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified Therapist Over the past decade, our society has become sensitive to the complexities of gender identity. This heightened awareness and advocacy has led to the wider understanding and usage of many different terms pertaining to one’s gender identity. Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights provides definitions for the…
Read MoreFear, Avoidance, And Reassurance In Relationships
Zoe Mittman, LSW You may have heard the term “attachment style” and wondered, how is that applicable to me? Along with this, we tend to hear the words secure and insecure attachment quite often. Types of attachment aren’t so clear cut; they are on a spectrum and people can fall into one category, several categories,…
Read MoreDiscernment Counseling: Is This the Best Approach to Take?
Shannon M. Duffy, MFT, LCPC When contemplating couples therapy, many potential clients view this as a final attempt to make their relationship work. It can certainly feel that way., However, discernment counseling can also serve as a structured space to gain clarity about whether to continue or end the relationship in a respectful and collaborative way.…
Read MoreDBT: What are Distress Tolerance Skills?
Natalia DeSouza, LPC Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a form of therapy developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., ABPP. DBT is taught in four different modules: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. In this blog post, we will be discussing parts of the distress tolerance module, which focuses on skills to help navigate…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean To Be A Yes-Man?
By: Danielle Farmer LPC You’ve probably heard the term, but what does it mean to be a yes-man, exactly? A yes-man can be defined as someone who is constantly agreeing to plans, favors, or tasks without checking in with their own needs first. Although helping others can be beneficial to one’s mental health, if someone…
Read MoreWhen Family and Friends Disappoint You
Andromeda Peters, LICSW How Can Therapy Help Us Navigate Disappointment in Our Close Relationships? Familial challenges are one of the leading reasons for seeking therapy. We are taught from an early age via societal norms and media that typically, our families and friends represent a safe space that should be reliable, nurturing, and grow with…
Read MoreHow Can I Help a Loved One Seek Therapy?
Meg Mulroy, LPC When someone you know and love is struggling with a mental health issue, it can often feel helpless and scary. There is a lot of pain in our own lives that comes from watching others that we love struggle and hurt. If you’ve been in therapy or work in the mental health…
Read MorePart 2: How to Become a Morning Person
Zoe Mittman, LSW You might be wondering, why is part 2 of this blog called “How to Become a Morning Person”, if I am going to focus on the importance of an evening routine? The purpose of this blog is to not get you to stay up later, but rather to explore how an evening…
Read MorePart 1: How to Become a Morning Person
Zoe Mittman, LSW It’s 6:30 am. Your alarm goes off. Snooze. Seven minutes later. Snooze again. Before you know it, it’s 7:30. You need to get up, wash your face, brush your teeth, pick out an outfit, get dressed, make your breakfast, make your coffee, and pack your lunch all before 7:45. You have to…
Read MoreUnderstanding Processing in the Treatment of Trauma
What is Top Down Vs Bottom Up Processing in the Treatment of Trauma? Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, NCC, LPC Trauma is a loaded term that often elicits a strong response from those who hear it uttered. It covers all aspects of insult to a human body including physical injury and psychological disturbance; however, most tend to think…
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