by talyahLMR | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Let’s start with some simple definitions. Resistance is “the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding”, or in psychiatry: “Opposition to attempt to bring repressed thoughts or feelings into consciousness” (Dictionary. com, 2019a)...
by talyahLMR | Jun 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Watch The Video Below In the wake of multiple mass shootings in the United States taking place in seemingly mundane places where people ought to feel safe, such as grocery stores, schools, and hospitals many parents have felt the urge to hold their children tighter...
by talyahLMR | Feb 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
The first thing to know is that people considering therapy are encouraged to “shop around.” That means you can meet several therapists before deciding who you’d like to work with. Most therapists offer a short, complimentary consultation which gives you an opportunity...
by talyahLMR | Jan 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Some people wonder why you would talk to a therapist when you can *just* talk to a friend. Why spill your problems to a stranger when you can pick up the phone and vent to your BFF? There are many reasons why talking to a therapist is very different from talking to a...
by Lauren Rabin | Oct 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Being able to effectively navigate conflict with your partner can make the difference between having a healthy relationship or a very stressful relationship. In our Healthy Fighting Part 1 blog, we learned how to identify “bread and butter” arguments vs more...
by Lauren Rabin | Aug 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of an argument with your partner and you’re so caught up in the details of the argument that you’ve lost sight of why you’re fighting. Being able to pause at those times and ask yourself, “What am I trying to...
by Lauren Rabin | Jul 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ever feel just as dreary as the rainy weather outside or caught the winter blues? What about summertime sadness? It’s relatively common to experience some shifts in mood with changing seasons or weather. And though colder, rainier days are intuitive to be correlated...
by Lauren Rabin | Jul 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Summer is here! Temperatures are rising, CDC guidelines are loosening, and beach trips and community pools are sure to be popular as we transition to post-quarantine life. For some of us, that means showing off a home gym fitness transformation or an online shopping...
by Lauren Rabin | Jun 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Loss is all around us. Sometimes it’s big, like when a family member or friend dies. Sometimes it’s smaller, like when you don’t get the job for which you were interviewing. When we are faced with a loss, our brains have some big grief tasks to do. Four, in fact....
by Lauren Rabin | May 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Lately, the Triangle has a special yellow-tinged haze to it as the pine trees here release significant amounts of pollen. In addition to the annoyance of it covering our cars and porches, it can impact our bodies in multiple ways and many people even experience a...
