The Magic of Therapy
A blog about the transformational power of psychotherapy and how it helps us blossom into the wholesome being we are.
What Are Some Common Depression Triggers?
Many people across the nation are living with depression. The World Health Organization even quotes depression as one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Depression doesn’t discriminate. Sometimes it happens even when someone has an objectively idyllic life.
Sometimes it’s triggered by a stressful or negative life event. For some, it may become a recurring trigger for future depressive episodes. Identifying triggers for your depression can help you become more aware of the signs of depression and can also be helpful if you’re living with someone who has depression.
What Should You Do If Current Events Bring Up Past Trauma?
Trauma is when we experience extreme emotional distress because of an event. People experience trauma and recover from it in different ways—it’s an experience unique to each individual. While coping with trauma can be a challenge, there are coping mechanisms you can use when you become triggered. Let’s talk about some strategies you can use if you become triggered.
Breaking Free: Recognizing the Signs of Psychologically Abuse and Finding a Way Out
Psychological abuse can be insidiously quiet. It doesn’t have the same marks that physical abuse does because involves verbal and social attacks in an effort to control someone. The abuser may try to control who their partner can and cannot see and be around and may use hurtful abusive language.
Abusers who use these psychological tactics often break down their partner’s self-esteem or attack their self-worth. This creates a psychological dependency on the abuser, which then gives the abuser even more control.
Recognizing the signs of psychological abuse is the first step to resolving the issue, or escaping it.
Overcoming the Feeling “You’re Not Good Enough”
Feelings of inadequacy are part of being human. We sometimes feel that we’re unimportant. It’s important to acknowledge this insecurity so that you can overcome it. There are ways you can put a stop to intrusive thinking patterns like this. Let’s look at who’s likely to experience this, the causes, and how you can combat feeling like you’re not good enough.
Learn to Nurture Different Types of Intimacy in Your Life.
There are several types of intimacy. We usually associate the word “intimacy” with sex, and while that’s one version, but it’s not the entire picture. Many intimacy types are impactful in their own ways. Long-term relationships usually require support and acknowledgment of several kinds of intimacy to thrive. If you think you might have a fear of intimacy, consider reaching out to a therapist.
What your Attachment Style means for your Relationships.
Let’s look at how your attachment style might affect how you and your partner interact with one another. According to attachment theory, there are four types of adult attachments that develop from childhood: Secure, Anxious-Ambivalent, Avoidant Attachment, Disorganized Attachment. How does this affect us now, in the present day, and how does it affect our romantic relationships?
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and How does it work?
Over the last few years, CBT has also become one of the most popular types of treatment offered, but how do you know if it's right for you? An even better question yet, what exactly does CBT do?
Can Past Trauma Affect your Parenting Skills?
When we experience childhood trauma, there is a strong possibility of that trauma affecting the way we parent. This is not a sentencing. Our traumas do not doom us to repeat the mistakes of the adults who raised us and influenced our development. Acknowledging how you feel about the pain in your childhood and creating a narrative that respects your experiences can help you.
How to Set Meaningful Intentions in the New Year Instead of Just Resolutions
Since we’ve all spent some time alone because of the pandemic, we’re coming to an overall consensus: intentions are more impactful than resolutions. What do we mean when we talk about setting intentions for the new year instead of New Year’s resolutions? Aren’t they the same thing?
Resolutions are goals. These can set you up for failure because we rarely have a wide enough scope to plan how to achieve our goals throughout an entire year. Intentions are more similar to how you can improve your life. It focuses on accountability and the process as a whole, instead of focusing only on results.
How to Set Boundaries in all Relationships
Healthy relationships have boundaries. Knowing your limitations and effectively communicating them is extremely important.
Let’s review the importance of boundaries, what does and doesn’t work, and how you can set boundaries for a healthier relationship with your partner.
Afraid of Getting Close?
Do you want to feel close to a partner but find yourself hesitant or drawn to emotionally unavailable people? Read this post about fear of intimacy and how to overcome it. FEEL-HEAL-THRIVE @psychblossom
Am I Codependent?
Learn about the signs and origins of codependency. Many times codependency comes accompanied by other mental health issues such as low self-esteem and depression, in addition to relationship stress. One single skill that could be helpful in healing codependent tendency is learning to set boundaries. Read more now and see how you too, can step into a healthy relationship with others and yourself.
Self-Care: What it looks like
Learn some self-care tips and why they are so important. Self-care is more than taking a bath or exercising. It encompasses areas such as physical, relational, financial, and more.
Why do high achievers struggle with emotional intimacy?
Explore the relationship between high achieving behaviors and struggles with emotions and intimacy. This article also explores the benefits of improving emotional skills and intimacy, as well as tips on how to do so.
Celebrating National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to spreading awareness about the benefits of substance abuse treatment and mental health services, which can help many suffering in our society lead better lives.
Are you an exercise addict?
Exercise is so socially acceptable and brings so many benefits that it's hard to see it as an addiction. However, it could be a way of coping with internal pain, anxiety & trauma like many other addictive behaviors. In this article, we explore the signs of exercise addiction and offer a way forward.
Knowing When to End a Relationship
Learn how to identify red flags in a relationship. I see so many clients in relationships with partners who have narcissistic traits. These relationships are very confusing and seeking professional help can spare you years of suffering. It is also a great opportunity to strengthen your self-esteem.
Why am I not happy?
In this post, I explain what is (CEN) childhood emotional neglect and what are its symptoms in adulthood. Then, we explore how it affects emotional development and relationships. Lastly, I summarize the three stages of therapy I find effective in helping clients heal from neglect.
The Power of Vulnerability
We live in a society that rewards those with courage and valor. We are taught from a young age that it’s good to face our fears, for doing so is often the catalyst for powerful and lasting change.
And yet, how many of us allow ourselves to be vulnerable?