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Where Does Perfectionism Come From?
You might wonder where perfectionism comes from. Well, it's a bit of a nature-nurture combo. Your genes, your childhood experiences, and personality traits play a role.
5 Ways to Know the Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Guilt
Guilt is a tricky emotion we all grapple with, but did you know there's healthy and unhealthy guilt? Guilt is that uncomfortable feeling in your stomach when something's gone wrong.
Understanding Anxiety: Where It Comes From & How to Mitigate Its Effects
When you think of anxiety, you might imagine feeling stressed or overwhelmed. However, anxiety is actually your body's natural response to perceived threats.
The Impact of Sleep on Your Mental Health
Ever wake up feeling like you're in a funk after a restless night? Poor sleep can seriously mess with your mood, especially if you're already dealing with mental health issues
Building Confidence: How Teens Can Develop Self-Esteem
Put simply, self-esteem is a term to describe when you feel good about yourself. But it’s not a superficial, temporary feeling. People with high self-esteem believe in themselves.
What Is Emotional Regulation? Tips for Finding Balance
A person can experience a variety of different emotions each day: happiness, sadness, anger, jealousy, disgust, anxiety, and more.
Children and Communication: Fostering Effective Expressions from a Young Age
Communication is a crucial life skill that is important for healthy development. For children, communication is needed to express thoughts, build relationships, and navigate the world confidently.
What Is Vicarious Trauma?
Vicarious trauma is a term used to describe the emotional weight that comes from carrying another’s trauma. As empathetic people, we are inclined to listen, support, and help people navigate hard times.
How Anxiety Affects Your Mind and Body
The mind and the body have a special connection to each other. When the mind feels something different, the rest of the body has a reaction to it.
What is EMDR and What Does it Help With?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy that changes how memories are stored in your brain. Through side-by-side eye movements, you will remember traumatic memories in small glimpses until those memories no longer bother you.
Are Anxiety And Depression Related To Each Other?
Anxiety is when you feel intense fear or worry on a daily basis. Any time something unpredictable or new happens, you have a tendency to think you are in danger. Depression is when you experience a sadness that lasts more than two weeks and the things you used to love are no longer doing it for you.
What Is Play Therapy And How Can It Help My Child?
Play therapy is for children who have problems communicating their troubles with their parents. Play Therapy International says that 71% of children experience a positive change through play therapy.
What is Trauma?
Trauma is when something terrible has happened to you and you feel like you cannot escape the pain. Suddenly, your anxiety, memories, and negative emotions seem to take over everything.