As a mental health therapist, I often see how early life influences shape our resilience, self-worth, and approach to challenges. Psychologist Carol Dweck’s research on mindsets reveals powerful strategies for fostering these qualities, showing that the way we respond to children’s efforts can significantly impact their long-term success and confidence. By focusing on effort over […]
Contempt in Relationships: A Silent Killer Impacting Love and Health
Love, in its beautiful complexity, often brings immense joy and fulfillment to our lives. Yet, as research reveals, certain expressions of love can lead to unforeseen consequences—ones that not only affect the quality of relationships but also impact our health and longevity. Understanding Contempt’s Impact Renowned psychologist Dr. John Gottman extensively studied relationship dynamics that […]
Diet Culture and Mental Health: How Intuitive Eating can improve your Mental Health
Contributed by: Lisah Sutton-Williams, LCSW LMFT, CYT-200, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Have you ever found yourself concerned with the newest diet (wellness/ lifestyle) craze, wanting to lose X-lbs or found yourself constantly obsessing about the food you eat and what your body looks like? You are not alone. Most of society have fallen victims to […]
Sifting through Desire, Hope, and Fear: What is Sex Therapy?
Telling people in my personal life that I am training as a sex therapist elicits a range of strong reactions. Nervous laughter, raised eyebrows, coy looks, and insinuations of wanting to know ‘my secrets’ abound. While part of my training as a sex therapist is building a knowledge base on human sexuality, as well as […]
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