Almost every industry is impacted by technological innovations – including the therapy space. As therapists and counselors, adapting to these evolving tools means you have more ways to provide care …
Why Teen Girls Are More Vulnerable to Mental Health Concerns
Hormonal changes, brain development, and stress responses can intersect to make girls more vulnerable. Understanding this science is key to helping them thrive.
Functioning vs. Working
Is functioning the same as working? Aristotle says no. True flourishing begins when we align with our inner purpose—not just our productivity. What’s your real function?
How to Find the Right Eating Disorder Therapist
To find the right eating disorder therapist, seek specialized, evidence-based care and ask about outcomes and building a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship.
All the Places We Can Hide
We don’t often know that we’re hiding out somewhere when we feel overwhelmed, stressed, or scared.
The Spoon Theory: Why You Need to Count Your Spoons
The Spoon Theory helps you measure (and save) your energy. We measure our time in hours and minutes. We measure our money in dollars and cents. How do we measure …
What Predicts Happiness in Consensual Open Relationships?
What predicts happiness in consensual non-monogamy? Studies have identified several factors, notably “compersion,” or joy experienced knowing that CNM makes your spouse happy.
Perfectly Alone: How Perfectionism Undermines Connection
If you’re the person who is duty-bound, rule-governed, emotionally inhibited, and believes in doing everything the “right” way, then you may be an overcontrolled perfectionist.
Why Juneteenth Matters
Juneteenth (June 19) marks the formal and permanent end of slavery in the US. Here is a Darwinian/humanist take on why this matters to all of us.
A Haters Guide to Boredom
When people believe all emotions are useful, they are able to regulate their emotions better and have better outcomes. You can learn to love boredom, and it can benefit you.