Most people can identify guilt. You feel guilt when you did something that went against your values, you feel bad about it, and that feeling points you toward making it right. Guilt is uncomfortable, but it is workable. Shame is different. Shame is a way you feel about yourself as a person, its about who
Understanding Toxic Positivity Toxic positivity is the belief that you should maintain a positive mindset no matter how difficult or painful your situation is. It’s the pressure to “look on the bright side,” “stay positive,” and suppress any negative emotions. It shows up in phrases like “good vibes only,” “everything happens for a reason,” and “just
What it really means and how to practice it ou are stuck in traffic and already late. The traffic isn’t moving at all, and you cannot think it away or wish it away. You’re going to be late for an interview or a job you really want. You might not even make it at all.
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is offered to appropriate clients. KAP is a safe, legal modality that pairs sub-lingual ketamine treatment with therapy sessions for deeper therapy, more frequent breakthroughs and better clinical outcomes. Learn more about KAP here. Ketamine is a legal, safe and effective medicine used to treat a variety of
Understanding emotional sensitivity Karyn Hall, Ph.D. You say something you did not mean. A text goes unanswered and you spiral. A small comment from your partner sends you into a fight that lasts for hours. Afterward, you wonder what happened. You did not want it to go that way. If this pattern feels familiar, you
When fifteen-year-old Maya first walked into an intensive outpatient program (IOP), she was drowning in anxiety but still managing to attend school most days. Her friend Jake, who started the same week, was struggling with depression so severe he hadn’t been to class in months. They had vastly different lives, different challenges, and different support
DBT helps you manage overwhelming emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and build better relationships. Dr. Marsha Linehan created it in the late 1980s, and research has proven it works especially well for people who struggle with self-injury, suicidal thoughts, and borderline personality disorder. But what about virtual DBT? Is online therapy as good as meeting in person? Is Virtual
Do you have a family member who is a perfectionist? Someone who double-checks everything, stays up late fixing projects that already look great, or gets really upset over small mistakes? If so, they might have an overcontrolled (OC) temperament. People with OC temperaments have amazing strengths. They pay close attention to details, work incredibly hard,
Many successful professionals look calm and capable on the outside. On the inside, they may feel exhausted, anxious, lonely and/or never “good enough.” Long hours, high standards, and constant pressure to perform can slowly lead to burnout, especially when perfectionism is driving the pace. Burnout is not a sign of weakness. For many high-achieving adults, it is the
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) defines BPD as a serious mental health condition that affects a person’s patterns of thinking, feeling, self-image, and relationships. While BPD often draws attention in adults, research shows that it can be diagnosed reliably in adolescents — sometimes as young as
