The Magic of Therapy
A blog about the transformational power of psychotherapy and how it helps us blossom into the wholesome being we are.
Seeking Counseling Services in Miami? Here’s How to prepare for your first therapy appointment.
Ever question what to do before, during, and after therapy sessions to make the best of it? Find the answers here!
Living with Bipolar Disorder: Tips for Daily Management
It’s estimated that 1 in 40 American adults deal with bipolar disorder. A combination of medication and therapy is often the best way to treat the depression that comes with this disorder. But, those things can take time to be effective.
You might be wondering what you can do on your own, every day, to manage your bipolar depression. Symptom management can make a big difference in how you feel. It can reduce the severity of your episodes, and help you feel more in control of your mental well-being and emotions.
Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to manage bipolar depression daily. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t reach out for help and work with a professional. But, taking more control of your symptoms can empower you and help you realize that you’re so much more than your condition.
How to Find a Therapist in Miami
Finding the right therapist is a crucial step towards achieving mental and emotional wellness. The process can be daunting, especially when you're not sure where to start. This guide aims to simplify your search for therapists in Miami, providing you with essential tips and resources.
How Does Discrimination Impact Mental health?
Most people can recognize that discrimination is, inherently, a bad thing. Whether you’re being discriminated against about your sexual orientation, gender, race, body, or a myriad of other things, you can’t deny that it doesn’t feel good.
Allyship 101: The Do's and Don'ts of Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community
Even if you don’t personally know someone within the community, it’s clear that it needs support. Allies are essential for the safety, well-being, respect, and growth of the LGBTQIA+ community.
How to Learn From and Avoid Repeating Relationship Mistakes
the last thing you want is to make similar relationship mistakes that you’ve made in the past. Whether you’ve had a string of failed relationships or you were in a long-term relationship that just didn’t work out, being able to learn from those mistakes is important.
4 Tips to Prioritize Your Own Needs in a Relationship
Relationships require compromise. It’s important to understand your partner’s needs so you can be supportive, communicative, and loving. But it’s just as important to prioritize your own needs.
Is It Normal to Feel Anxiety About Getting Married?
You’ve probably heard of wedding day jitters, or even “cold feet” when it comes to walking down the aisle. But what if you’re feeling anxious about more than the big day itself? Is it normal to feel anxiety about getting married?
Essential Codependency Reads: The Best Books to Gain Understanding
Codependency isn’t always easy to understand. It’s something that can take time to unpack and unravel, especially if you’ve been codependent for a while, or you’re trying to better understand codependent relationships you’ve dealt with in the past.
When Women Walk Away: Insights into Why Women Initiate Divorce
Data shows that women are more likely to initiate divorce than men. That might seem like a silly thing to look into, at first. After all, divorce is a very personal, private thing.
Seasonal Strains: The Impact of the Holidays on Emotional Trauma
The holiday season is regularly viewed as a time of happiness and joy. But, it’s not a cause for celebration for everyone. That’s especially true if you’ve experienced emotional trauma.
How Does Perfectionism Affect Relationships?
Perfectionism is often viewed as a good thing. While there are some positive aspects of wanting things to be “perfect,” it can often do more harm than good.
How to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve and Reduce Stress
The vagus nerve is one of the longest and most important nerves in our body. Running from your brain to your digestive system, it plays a key role in regulating bodily processes.
How Does Wealth Affect Family Relationships?
Many people fantasize about having more money and how it might impact their lives. What would you do if you suddenly came into extreme wealth? How would your life change? More importantly, how would your relationships change?
How Open Dialogue Can Ease Relationship Anxiety
Anxiety can take many forms. Maybe you’re pretty calm and relaxed when it comes to most things, but your relationship is a huge source of fear and worry.
What PTSD Looks Like in Women
PTSD doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t target one gender over another. Anyone who has been through a traumatic event or experience can struggle with both the immediate and lasting effects of the condition.
Learning to "Adult" If You're Off to College for the First Time
No matter how old you are, you’ve probably heard the phrase “adulting is hard.” Unfortunately, it’s true. There’s no shortcut or easy way around growing up and having your own responsibilities — especially when it’s your first time doing it.
What Are Common Symptoms of PTSD?
Maybe you’re struggling with PTSD yourself, but you’re not sure what the real symptoms are. Or, you might be trying to downplay your feelings because you think they’ll go away.
Why Is "Adulting" So Anxiety-Inducing?
We’ve all heard the phrase “adulting is hard,” and while it’s typically said in a light-hearted fashion, there’s a lot of truth to it.
How Perfectionists Can Learn to Delegate
Some people don’t think of perfectionism as a bad thing. But that’s typically because they think perfectionism means having high expectations and always striving for perfection.