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Self-regulation techniques for adults and kids
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Self-regulation is the ability to observe, manage, and adapt our emotions and behaviors to suit different situations. Start learning these skills today.
Goal setting: Tips and techniques
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Goal setting is the process of identifying, defining, and planning to achieve specific objectives or targets within a desired timeframe.
Executive function: What it means and how it works
May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Executive function helps us solve problems and get things done. If you struggle with everyday tasks, you may need support to manage executive dysfunction.
Is it healthy to take a break from the news?
May 16, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA
If the 24/7 news cycle is affecting your mental health, you’re not alone. Jonah Paquette, PsyD, offers advice on staying informed without getting overwhelmed.
Why self-love can be challenging for women
May 16, 2024 | Written by Sunita Osborn, PsyD, MA
Self-love means consistently valuing yourself as a person. But when society sets impossible standards for womanhood, it can be hard to see your own worth.
Who’s lucky enough for Lucky Girl syndrome?
May 16, 2024 | Written by Brianna Paruolo, MSEd, CMHC-LP
Healthy positive thinking can have emotional benefits. But as the TikTok phenomenon of Lucky Girl syndrome shows, luck has very little to do with it.
Should I break up with my therapist? 5 signs it’s the right time
May 16, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Ramani Durvasula, PhD, LPC
Maybe you’d like to try a new kind of therapy, or you’ve done the work and feel ready to move on. No matter the reason, start with an honest conversation.
Podcast roundup: The launch of crisis hotline 988
May 16, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA
Curious about the 988 crisis hotline? These five podcasts feature in-depth interviews with mental health and crisis experts about this new national resource.
Struggling with relationships as an adult? Your attachment style may be why
May 16, 2024 | Written by Christina Reese, PhD, LCPC
Attachment style is developed in childhood and affects the way you relate to people. If you have an insecure attachment style, you may experience problems in...
How to spot and resist perfectionism
May 15, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
Perfectionism describes a state of obsession with unrealistic expectations and goals. Here’s how to tell if you’re a perfectionist and what you can do.
Shame: Causes, examples, and ways to heal
May 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Shame causes us to feel negatively about ourselves, which can have a lasting effect on mental health. Here’s how to recognize and move through shame.
Happiness: Definition, benefits, types
May 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Happiness has many benefits. It improves our health and relationships, and gives us meaning. Learn more about how to cultivate your happiness.
Antidepressants: How they work and what they treat
May 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Antidepressants are usually prescribed to treat depression and other related conditions. Find out more about when they’re used and if they’re effective.
Podcast roundup: Transformative moments in Black history
May 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Racism still permeates our country, despite profound changes since June 19, 1865. These storytellers reflect on slices of the Black American experience.
What does it mean to decolonize therapy?
May 15, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Shawna Murray-Browne, PhD, LCSW-C
A mental health movement is underway to center the historically excluded voices and healing practices of Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color.
LGBTQIA+ identity and mental health
May 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community doesn’t put you at a higher risk of mental illness. But systemic discrimination may jeopardize your mental health.
Healing your relationship after pregnancy loss
May 15, 2024 | Published by PESI Inc.
When you’re consumed by the grief and trauma associated with pregnancy loss, it can be difficult to understand what your partner is going...
Grief, bipolar disorder, and a father’s love
May 15, 2024 | Written by Tracey Lynn Lloyd
Losing a parent is painful for everyone. When you’re also living with bipolar disorder, caring for yourself as you grieve can be especially complicated.
Wrestling with fear as a Jewish therapist
May 15, 2024 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker
A therapist shares the growing anxiety and fear she’s feeling about her Jewish identity, both in and out of session, as war rages on in the Middle East.
A therapist’s guide to emotionally focused individual therapy (EFIT)
May 15, 2024 | Written by Sue Johnson, EdD
Based on EFT, a type of couples therapy, EFIT helps individuals connect with themselves. Learn more from psychologist Sue Johnson, who developed both methods.
Understanding antidepressant selection
May 15, 2024 | Published by PESI Inc.
With medication management playing an increasingly pivotal role in the treatment of mental health disorders, the challenges faced by clinicians are increasing...
10 body-positive affirmations for the new year
May 15, 2024 | Published by PESI Inc.
To help your clients heal body shame and cultivate body positivity, try sharing these affirmations.
The power of breath: Teach children to breathe on purpose and calm big emotions
May 15, 2024 | Published by PESI Inc.
Kellie Bailey’s newest children’s book, "Some Days I Breathe on Purpose," explores the power of breath to help children handle challenging emotions. Get an...
Advocating for your K-12 child with disabilities
May 15, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Sharon Saline, PsyD
Many school districts offer resources for K-12 kids with disabilities. Learn more about the kinds of support that may be available to your family.
Self-compassion in our most difficult moments
May 15, 2024 | Published by PESI Inc.
Self-care is an integral part of our well-being, but is it enough? Lisa Baylis, MEd, shares one of her most vulnerable moments as an educator and provides free...
Seasonal affective disorder: Symptoms, causes, and treatment
May 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) tends to begin in fall or winter, and it can interfere with daily life. Learn how to spot the signs and seek treatment.
Psychosis: Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment
May 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Psychosis is a condition that affects how we process reality. It can make us feel disconnected and believe we see, hear, or feel things that aren’t there.
How to cut through the clutter of digital hoarding
May 15, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
In today’s tech-heavy world, it’s easy to let digital files pile up. If virtual clutter is causing you real-life stress, try these steps to clear it out.
Disordered eating vs. eating disorders
May 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Disordered eating behaviors can lead to eating disorders, but they’re not the same thing. Find out how they're connected and how to seek treatment.
How I got obsessed with counting calories, and why I finally stopped
May 15, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
Calorie-counting apps are meant to help improve your habits, but they can also lead to disordered eating and other harmful behaviors—like they did for me.
Eating disorders: Types, symptoms, causes, effects, and treatments
May 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Eating disorders involve a disturbance in eating patterns or related behaviors that have serious consequences for a person’s physical and mental well-being.
Complex posttraumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD)
May 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Complex PTSD is a disorder that results from prolonged, repeated trauma. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of c-PTSD and how it can be treated.