How CBT For Children Effectively Treats Depression
Depression can exist in childhood, and it leaves parents with difficult decisions to make. Some parents are willing to consider medication, but you should know that there are effective treatment programs that teach your child how to cope with difficult emotions that don’t involve psychiatric aid. If you feel like medication is not the answer, […]
Self Awareness Is the Key to Meaningful Change and Wellbeing
How much of your day is spent on autopilot? You have your morning routines, your eating habits, your relationships, your moods, and your hobbies. Defaulting to our normal ways is often the easiest thing to do, even when those ways aren’t serving us. If you find yourself struggling to make positive changes, the first and […]
6 Things You Should Know About Going To Therapy (If You Never Have Before)
Seeking professional help is a big decision. Some struggle for years before they decide to seek help in therapy, and if you’re making that choice, then you should feel proud of your commitment to positive change. There are a few things you should know about therapy that are true regardless of the type of therapy […]
If You Don’t Know Where to Start, Start With Self Esteem
Self-esteem is more important than you think. The beliefs you hold about yourself branch out to affect every aspect of your life. The challenge of self-esteem then, is identifying the beliefs that are holding you back from thriving so you can eventually start to change them. Let’s look at the complexities of self-esteem so that […]
Self Harm in Children and Adults: Why It Feels Like the Answer
Self-harm can be a difficult-to-understand phenomenon. But those with a history of it will tell you that, in the moment, it seems to make sense. There is rarely a simple reason behind it. It is usually a combination of factors like past experiences, current stressors, difficult life circumstances, and poor self-concepts. In this article, we’re […]
Mental Health In a Nutshell: Practical Solutions for Finding Well-Being
Everyone is different. People’s backgrounds, relationships, decisions, and self-concepts all weave together to form a grand tapestry that is a unique individual. But despite that, our needs are basically the same, no matter who you are or where you’re from. The following are the pillars for mental health, and although your struggles are unique, following […]