Is Your Anxiety Helpful or Unhelpful? Anxiety is a normal human response designed to protect us. It alerts us to potential threats and helps us prepare for challenges. But not all anxiety serves the same purpose — sometimes it helps, and sometimes it hinders. Understanding the difference between helpful  and unhelpful  anxiety can guide us toward healthier coping strategies. Each emotion we experience serves a function that is trying to help us. Anxiety (and stress) are inten

Understanding Emotions: Focus on Resolution, Not Obsession In today’s fast-paced world, emotions can often feel overwhelming. While it’s essential to acknowledge and understand our feelings, it’s equally important to avoid getting lost in them. Paying just enough attention to your emotions to resolve them can lead to a healthier mental state and a more balanced life. Why You Shouldn’t Dwell on Emotions Focusing excessively on emotions can lead to rumination, which may exace

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Understanding Gaming Addiction: Key Concepts and Treatment Approaches Gaming addiction is a behavioral condition where individuals lose...

Part of my work includes providing text based therapy. Increasingly I get asked the question "Are you AI?" I typically provide a brief...

Background Treatment for any clinical issue can be difficult. The first stage of therapy usually focuses on improving awareness. As...

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Below is the handout I used for a presentation on Developing a Positive Outlook. It covers some concepts and terms that are relevant and...

In 10 tips for turning conflicts into conversations I focused on tips that help couples address common areas of conflict. These tips were...

I have heard a variety of approaches to how to resolve issues for life’s problems based on whether they are mental health problems or if...

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In recent years, the prevalence rate of gender dysphoria, especially in young children, has significantly increased. Understandably, this...

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You may be thinking, I want my day in court so I can have justice. However, the reality is that court is not there to dispense justice....