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Finding Balance
In today’s fast-paced world, many young adults, including myself, find themselves wearing multiple hats: student intern, full-time employee, and social being. Balancing these roles can be challenging but also incredibly rewarding. Here’s how to navigate this whirlwind...
Impact vs. Intention: Why Both Matter in Mental Health and Relationships
When it comes to human interaction, the tension between intention and impact is a delicate and often misunderstood issue. What you meant to say or do may not always be received as you intended, and that gap can have profound effects on relationships, mental health,...
Leaning into your Anxiety
If you are struggling with anxiety and working with a therapist, a phrase you may hear them say is “lean into your anxiety”. Now, you may be wondering, “What in the world does that mean?” or “You actually want me to feel anxious?” I know it sounds crazy and I didn’t...
A Therapist’s Take on Horror Films
Spooky season is here! For me, this means it is time to exclusively watch horror films. Horror is my favorite genre. It is not for everyone and that’s ok! For me, the creepy and scary feelings that only get partially resolved opens my mind to reflect how I can hold...
Coping Outside the Box
If you have ever seen a therapist before, you have probably discussed coping skills once or twice…maybe seven times. Coping skills are tools used to help regulate, reduce, and manage unpleasant feelings. The most common coping skills are breathing techniques, such as...
Panic: Everybody stay calm!
That’s the worst, right? You are in a complete state of panic, and those around you are either oblivious because you’ve gotten very good at masking your anxiety, or you're told, “Just stay calm!” You try your best to remain calm; however, your body feels like it...