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Fostering Commitment to Goals: How to Move Forward When You Want to Avoid Everything

You started with the best of intentions. A new routine. A project deadline. A fitness goal. A dream you actually believed in. But now? You’re frozen. Distracted. Dreading the next step. Suddenly, laundry feels more urgent. Scrolling feels safer. And your to-do list...

Can We Have Relationships with AI? Psychology Meets Technology

You’re lonely at 2 a.m., so you open an app. You talk, and something answers. It remembers your favorite band. It compliments your mood. It even asks how your day went. It’s not a person. But it feels like someone is there. Welcome to the world of relationship AI...

Coping with Immigration Raids: Supporting Family Systems Under Stress

There’s a kind of fear that doesn’t leave your body easily. It starts with sirens. A knock on the door. A neighbor’s warning. A sudden disappearance. It’s the fear that comes with not knowing if your family will still be together by the end of the day. The fear of...

Coping with Uncertainty & Finding Hope During Uncertain Times

You’re doing the best you can—juggling the news, the “what ifs,” the shifting plans, the hard decisions, and the constant unknowns. But deep down, you might feel it creeping in: the tension in your shoulders, the tightness in your chest, the racing thoughts that ask,...

Beyond Awareness: Embracing the Journey of Neurodiversity Acceptance

We've all heard the term "neurodiversity" thrown around, but what does it really mean? In a nutshell, it's the recognition that brains come in all shapes and sizes, and that variations in neurological function aren't deficits, but rather different ways of...

The Importance of Validation During a Child’s Emotional Meltdown

Parenting is a wild ride, full of joy, laughter, and yes, sometimes, epic meltdowns. Those moments when your little one seems to be having a full-body tantrum can leave you feeling helpless and frustrated. But here's the thing: meltdowns are actually a normal part of...

Feeling Like You Want to Escape? How To Fix An Avoidant Attachment Style

Ever feel like getting close in relationships is a bit like walking a tightrope? You might crave connection, but then suddenly the intimacy feels suffocating, and you pull away. This could be a sign of an avoidant attachment style. Here's the thing: attachment styles...

Healing from Generational Trauma: Breaking Free from the Past

Have you ever felt like there's a weight you carry, one that doesn't quite belong to you? Maybe it shows up in your relationships, or that nagging voice in your head that whispers doubts. That could be the echo of things that happened long ago in your family. It's...

Boundaries vs. Dealbreakers: Owning Your Space in Relationships

Relationships are a beautiful part of life, offering us connection, support, and a whole lot of laughter (hopefully!). But sometimes, things can get a little confusing. Maybe a friend keeps overstepping boundaries, or a partner's behavior just doesn't sit right with...

Antidepressant Medication: Understanding Treatment Options for Depression

Sometimes life feels a little off-kilter, like the world has dimmed its lights and lost its sparkle. Maybe it's a passing gray cloud, or perhaps it's something deeper. If you've been feeling low, disconnected, or just not yourself for a while, it's important to be...