Imagine a serene lake, its surface calm and tranquil, reflecting the surrounding landscape with clarity. Suddenly, a stone skips across the water, disrupting the peaceful surface with ripples that radiate outward, distorting the once-still reflection. This image mirrors breakthrough anxiety—a sudden disturbance in the steady flow of emotions, causing unexpected waves of intense anxiety, despite … Read More
GUIDE: What is PTSD? Coping with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impacts a person’s everyday life and their closest relationships. Many people dealing with PTSD find the experience isolating; when it’s hard to explain the emotions you deal with daily, you turn inward and are left to fight the battle on your own. In my … Read More
What Does It Feel Like to Not Have Anxiety? Anxiety is a complex and multifaceted condition that can manifest in various ways, affecting not only one’s thoughts and emotions but also their behaviors and physical well-being. As a therapist, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with individuals who struggle with anxiety, witnessing firsthand the … Read More
What are the Stages of EMDR? Since first devised by psychologist Francine Shapiro in 1987, EMDR has proven to be a reliable method for easing stress linked to traumatic memories. In this article, I explain what EMDR is, outline the stages of EMDR, and debunk common misconceptions. What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing … Read More
How to Validate Your Child’s Feelings Validating your child’s feelings is critical for their emotional development. In this article, I discuss why it’s important and what you can do to make sure your children always feel validated in their emotions. Validation is vastly underused. In today’s fast-paced world of self-advocacy and high expectations, … Read More
How To Help Someone With Anxiety – 7 Tips From A Therapist If someone close to you is struggling with anxiety, it can be difficult to know how to help. Here are seven tips on how to support someone with anxiety: Tips On How To Help Someone With Anxiety … Read More
How to Cope With Depression – 8 Small Yet Effective Strategies When you’re struggling with depression, even simple things can feel overwhelming. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with a depressive disorder or are simply having deep feelings of sadness, here are 8 simple but powerful ways to cope with depression. 1. Reach out to … Read More