Understanding Core Beliefs: How Confirmation Bias Shapes Our Reality
As a species, we are hardwired to assign meaning to each and every experience we have, whether we...
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OCD vs. OCPD
“I’m so OCD.” How often have you heard this phrase in the media, on social media platforms, or in a...
What is Pathological Demand Avoidance?
The first time a clinician asked me, "Have you heard of PDA?" I was stumped. I know an acronym for...
BPD: Bordering Darkness and Light
“Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition that affects the way people feel...
You Vs Me!… Or Is It Me Versus Me?
Let’s play a game! …
Individual Counseling vs. Group Therapy
In the mental health world, there is a stigma towards individuals with mental health issues and...
Triggered
What is the act of being “triggered?” People commonly misuse the word triggered today. Whether it’s...
Love Language: An Overlooked Communication Style
It comes as no surprise that communication is one of the most fundamental components of a...