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Depression and the Inner Critic: Breaking Free From Self-Attack
When Your Mind Turns Against You Depression is often accompanied by an inner critic — that persistent voice in your head pointing out flaws, magnifying mistakes, or whispering that you’re not enough. These self-critical thoughts can intensify...
Grief Has No Timeline: Understanding the Stages of Loss
Grief Is Unique to You Loss is one of the most universally human experiences — yet it is also profoundly personal. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a career change, or another life-altering event, grief can hit in...
Supporting Youth Mental Health in the Age of AI
Connection has always been at the core of mental health. When young people feel understood and supported, they’re better able to manage stress, build confidence, and find healthy ways to cope. Much of that connection isn’t about words. It’s the...
Self-Compassion vs. Self-Esteem: Why Kindness Toward Yourself Matters Most
Why We Struggle to Be Kind to Ourselves If you’ve ever told yourself “I should know better” or “I’m so stupid” you’re not alone. Many of us speak to ourselves in ways we’d never dream of speaking to a friend. For decades, psychology has emphasized...
Keeping Desire Alive: A Guide to Sex in Long-Term Relationships
Love Lasts, But Desire Needs Nurturing Couples often come to therapy with a familiar question: “Why don’t we feel the same spark we used to?” The truth is, sustaining passionate sex in long-term relationships isn’t about failing love — it’s about...
Breaking the Silence: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support for First Responders
Carrying the Weight No One Sees When the shift ends and the uniform comes off, the weight of what you’ve seen doesn’t just disappear. Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, military personnel, and other frontline workers face...