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Booklist Recommendations for Trauma
We often get asked for book recommendations for those recovering from trauma. Here are some of our top picks.
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The impact of GLP-1 on Eating Disorders
Right now, about 12% of American aged 18 or older (or 1 in 8 adults) are taking GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists – medications that were initially developed and FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes are also being used off-label for weight loss beyond medical need.. Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity and other similar drugs work by…
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7 tips for reducing Holiday Stress
Establish Boundaries: The holiday season can be an incredibly busy time of year, and it’s important to establish boundaries with family and friends. This means setting limits on how much time you will spend with certain people, or how often you will take part in certain activities. It’s also important to make sure that you…
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The Ill-Effects of Venting Your Frustrations
When you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, venting is usually the first thing that comes to your mind. Talking about your problems, ranting to a friend, or shouting your grievances to the world might make you feel better, but according to research, venting isn’t as helpful as we think it is. In a recent article published…
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When to Seek Psychotherapy: Signs You Need Help
Mental health issues can influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, interfering with daily functioning and leading to significant distress. Psychotherapy is an effective way to achieve the support and guidance needed to overcome these challenges. The question is, when should you consider seeking psychotherapy? In this blog post, we will explore several signs that suggest…
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How Your Body Can Help Your Mind
Have you ever felt like you were trapped in your own mind? Do you struggle with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD? If your answer is yes, then you’re certainly not alone. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately one in five adults in the United States experiences mental illness…
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Loneliness and What to Do About it
Loneliness is a problem that is all too common in the modern world. According to a recent article in the New York Times, Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy has written a new report about the health risks of loneliness and strategies to feel less lonely. The Health Risks of Loneliness Contrary to popular belief, loneliness…
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Grief impacts the brain. Therapy can help.
Neurologist, Dr. Lisa Shulman, describes the impact of grief and trauma on the brain in this article in Live Science. Through repeated stimulation of the limbic system, the seat of the body’s fight-or-flight response, we can become hypervigilant and highly sensitized to perceived threat. The good news is that therapy can help to calm these…
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Is Social Media Use Dangerous?
This is a question we get asked a lot. As any parent knows, it’s a complicated question with no simple answer. Here with some ideas on the subject is ADDitude, a go-to resource for parents of neurodivergent kids. The key takeaways here are that for neurodivergent and typical kids alike content and context matter. This…
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Negative Emotions not so Negative
In this Psychology Today piece, Dr. Alex Wills is making one of our favorite points that negative emotions get a bad rap. Instead of trying to fix or dismiss difficult feelings, naming them and learning to tolerate them can provide the validation that actually helps us to move on sooner.
