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The Trauma of Our Swiftly Changing Climate
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P Climate-Related Mental Health Problems Are Increasing Have you spent time worrying about the environment? Do fears of how climate
Coping Skill: Dealing with Anger
The Basics of Anger Management By Lisa Ficker, Ph.D., HSP-P Managing anger involves a recognition that although anger is an involuntary emotion, what we do
The Actions of Allyship: How to Become A Supportive and Affirming Ally to Members of the LGBTQIA+ Community
Do you have a friend, family member, or colleague that is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and you are unsure as to how to support
“Did You Hear Anything I Just Said?”: A Step-By-Step Guide To Better Communication
Promoting Validation and Understanding in Your Relationship Through Effective Communication I often see couples arguing but not effectively communicating. While one partner vulnerably shares, the
Getting “Unstuck” From Trauma
Trauma and Control If you’ve experienced a traumatic event, you likely felt blindsided and overwhelmed by the fact that it happened at all; let alone
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Why Should You Try It?
Do you ever struggle to accept your circumstances? Maybe you try to resist challenging situations, or perhaps you feel like your outlook on life has
Should You Add Medication To Your Therapy? Here Are 5 Things to Consider
Perhaps you’ve been attending therapy sessions for a while now, but despite your best efforts, you haven’t made much progress towards your goals. Or maybe
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy
Starting therapy is a little like joining a gym. You don’t get any points for signing up. But that’s the entry point. What matters most
How to Help a Loved One Coping With PTSD
Unfortunately, the odds are you or someone close to you has endured a traumatic event. The fact is, that more than half of all adults
How to Recognize Trauma in Yourself and Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to recognize what trauma really looks like. After all, the signs that someone has lived through a traumatic experience can
Practicing Mindful Self-Compassion Using RAIN
It’s not always easy to give yourself the compassion that you deserve. You might tend to dwell on negative thoughts about yourself and put yourself
What is Emotional Regulation and Why it Matters
Emotional regulation refers to your ability to manage your own feelings healthily. It’s the difference between having a calm disagreement with someone who sees things
A Brief Overview of Postpartum Mental Health
Many women struggle with their mental health after giving birth. For example, most women deal with “the baby blues” for at least a week or
PTSD and Guilt: How to Stop Taking the Blame
Suffering through trauma can lead to a complicated emotional response. While not everyone who undergoes a traumatic experience will develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), many
Can Anxiety be Inherited? How Your Family History Can Influence it
If you’re living with anxiety, you might be wondering about the root cause of your symptoms. Perhaps you’ve seen other people in your family struggle
10 Things That Will Make Coping With Depression Easier
Living with depression is exhausting. Even if you’re actively trying to heal, dealing with your symptoms on a day-to-day basis is a challenge. You might
The Upside of Anger
Anger: A Misunderstood Emotion By Lisa J. Ficker, Ph.D. Emotions are usually thought of as being in one of two camps: the “good” (positive) emotions
Insomnia and Anxiety: How They’re Connected
You’re tossing and turning at night. You just can’t seem to catch any shut-eye, and when you force yourself out of bed in the morning,
5 Ways to Navigate Post-Pandemic Stress
By Sarini Ettigi, Ph.D. Dealing with the day to day routine of clocking in and clocking out, followed by juggling family commitments during seemingly normal
How Couples Therapy Can Improve Your Communication
Even the happiest couples disagree sometimes, but if your disagreements frequently turn into full-blown arguments, it might be time to seek professional support. Communication is
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Reduced Personal Accomplishment and Reduced Performance – How Burnout Affects Both
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P Welcome to the final part of our series on burnout. In this installment, we explore the symptom of reduced
Cynicism and Burnout – When Disconnection Takes Over
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P Welcome to part two of our three-part series on burnout. Today, we turn our focus to cynicism, also known
Recognizing Emotional Exhaustion – The Foundation of Burnout
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P This is part one of a three-part series on burnout, exploring the core aspects that often go unnoticed. We
Understanding Anxiety: Why It Happens and How to Manage It
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P Anxiety is a common experience, and while it often feels overwhelming, it’s important to remember that anxiety itself isn’t
Perinatal Mental Health: What Every New Parent Needs to Know
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P The perinatal period—pregnancy and the first year after giving birth—is a time of immense change. While it can be
Overcoming Religious Trauma: Therapy to Reclaim Your Identity and Reconnect with What Matters
A trauma-informed approach to healing and finding peace after spiritual abuse and religious trauma. by Vanessa Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P Religion, much like other frameworks that