5 Techniques To Stop Ruminating

5 Techniques To Stop Ruminating

Rumination and how to get rid of it: Have you ever felt stuck in a loop of the same distressing, intrusive thoughts? Perhaps you fixated on an embarrassing situation or a rude comment someone made no matter how hard you tried to suppress these memories? Or maybe you...
How To Deal with Negative Self-Talk

How To Deal with Negative Self-Talk

Each time you scold or belittle yourself for a minor mistake like running a bit late to a meeting, calling a new coworker by the wrong name, or saying something awkward during a part, you engage in negative self-talk. The more often it happens, the higher chance that...
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

Bailey Mariner at Very Well Mind stated that Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental health disorder in which a caregiver, most often a mother, routinely makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms in a child or adult victim to make it appear that the victim has a...
Brainspotting Therapy – What is it and How does it Work?

Brainspotting Therapy – What is it and How does it Work?

What is Brainspotting Therapy? According to Theodora Blanchfield, AMFT, and Daniel B. Block, MD, at Very Well Mind, Brainspotting therapy is a type of alternative therapy that uses spots in a person’s visual field to help them process trauma. It accesses trauma...
How To Manage Chronic Stress

How To Manage Chronic Stress

Do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, irritable, or walking around with a know in your stomach? If so, chances are your life is being affected by chronic stress. While feeling stressed occasionally is normal and natural, having extended periods of...
How To Support Someone With a Mental Health Problem

How To Support Someone With a Mental Health Problem

If your loved one, a close friend, or a romantic partner struggles with a mental health issue, chances are your relationship might be incredibly stressful, draining, and simply difficult at times. Even if you have their best interest at heart, it can often feel like...
Does Trauma Cause Memory Loss?

Does Trauma Cause Memory Loss?

The Impact of Trauma on Memory Function Traumatic experiences can have a profound effect on memory function, often leading to memory loss as a coping mechanism. Ingrid Waichler, LCSW, and Maria Simbra, MD, from Choosing Therapy, highlight the negative impact of trauma...
5 Ways To Improve Your Sleep Habits

5 Ways To Improve Your Sleep Habits

  We’ve all experienced a sleepless night or two in our lives, full of tossing and turning or worrying about an important upcoming event. The next day you might have felt groggy, irritable, and drained energetically. However, when the struggle with sleeping...