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It is possible to keep going, day after day, and appear “fine” on the outside while feeling stretched, exhausted, or anxious underneath. High-functioning distress, sometimes called high-functioning anxiety, burnout, or…
Sometimes we might think of discomfort as something to fix, such as stress, uncertainty, or emotional unease, as signals to “do something” or “make it go away.” Yet, a key…
Ever notice how a certain stressful situation hits one person like a minor hiccup, while another feels completely overwhelmed? Science shows there is a reason for that. Sommerfeldt and colleagues…
Have you ever noticed that resting can feel… uncomfortable? Maybe you try to take a break, but instead of feeling relief, you feel guilt, anxiety, or even a sense that…
Starting therapy can feel exciting, but also a little uncertain. Some people wonder, “How will this actually help me?”
The truth is, therapy usually doesn’t fix everything overnight. Insight can feel…
The start of a new year often comes with a quiet (or loud) list of “shoulds.”
I should be more productive.
I should feel more motivated.
I should have this figured out by…
Effective communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship, whether romantic, familial, or platonic. Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, frustration, and emotional distance. Psychotherapy offers valuable insights and strategies…
Sometimes we feel unmotivated or sad, and that’s okay. But there are ways to boost our mood and energy. We have put together a list of simple strategies and reminders…
Social media's presence in our lives is beyond significant. It is the friend we lean on when we are bored, need to distract ourselves, and zone out after work and…
We all know the feeling of putting something off 'until we are ready'. Therapy can be daunting - you will be meeting someone for the first time, to start (or…
As we continue our path into 2024, many of us set the year's intentions, goals and resolutions. Some may be setting defined work goals, others may be related to family…
Focus is the dynamic process of choosing what is critical to notice, do, or recall. Each of us have areas of focus that are easier for us and areas…