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
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