For some, the holidays are a time of year for joy and celebration. But for others, it can bring on unnecessary stress and anxiety. Here are some tips to help you survive the holiday season and find inner peace. Redefine Your Expectations People often hype the holidays as the…
Feeling anxious, unsuccessful, or unaccomplished? Many people reach a point in their lives when they start to feel anxious, stuck, or even depressed about where they are in life. You may not have the life that you’ve always wanted or thought you would have by now, whether it’s with your…
Knowing Your Rights as a Client The first step to being empowered during therapy is knowing your rights as a client and what you can expect from your therapist. There are a lot of misconceptions about what therapy is and is not, so let’s start with your basic rights as…
ANGER HAS A BAD RAP What comes to mind when you hear the word “anger”? Most people think it’s a bad thing – it’s often associated with aggression and violence. It has such a negative reputation because of the behaviors that can come with it, but anger itself isn’t bad.…
What is Narcissism? Narcissistic personality disorder is a diagnosis, though not everyone who displays narcissistic traits meets the criteria for having a diagnosable disorder. Individuals may only display some narcissistic traits, including: lacking empathy, being preoccupied with unlimited success, power, attraction, or beauty, being materialistic as a way to show…