In this blog series I will be discussing the three most common fears that often keep people stagnant from taking the next step to improve their lives: 1. fear of being judged (which I will talk about in this blog post), 2. fear of the unknown, and 3. fear of…
It was easy to make friends at school, but when you’re in your 20s, 30s, and 40s, it can be challenging. So how do we make new friends and find connection at this point in our lives? Being Single When All Your Friends Are Having Kids As more and…
The term “gaslighting” has been popping up more frequently in conversations and media lately. Generally it means making someone question their own reality. I’ve heard people throw the term around freely, but actual gaslighting is a serious and intentional form of emotional abuse. What is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is a…
Many people still believe that mental health care is only for those with severe or diagnosable mental illness. I’ve heard people say, “I don’t need a therapist. I’m not depressed,” or “I’m not crazy. I don’t need therapy.” The truth is, everyone can benefit from therapy. That doesn’t mean everyone…
Mental health care and mental illness stigma are unfortunately still a reality. From the media to our friends and family, the way we all as a society talk about and even shame mental illness prevents those who need help from getting it. It’s important that we all take steps to…