It is no coincidence that the romantic relationships that we find ourselves in trigger us from time to time. When was the last time the person who you are in love with drove you crazy! In addition, [...]
I like to define addiction as anything that you don’t seem to have control over. A thought, behavior, feeling, etc. Something that seems to control you. This is more than just a habit. Something that you [...]
What’s your 5-year plan? When are you getting married? When’s your first (next, third, etc) child? What are your goals in life? When are you going to do/go/buy the next best thing in your life? Really? How [...]
There once was a scientist named Charles Darwin. He is best known for writing a book entitled, “The Origin of Species.” Well, that’s probably what most people know as the title. The full title is On [...]
Everyone has problems and challenges – that is a normal part of everyday life. But when your problems weigh on your mind constantly, your body begins to become depleted and signs of chronic stress show up. [...]
Anxiety is actually a very important natural response to stress. It is protective and evolved to prevent us from entering into dangerous situations. If you’ve ever experienced the sudden adrenaline rush that comes from a near [...]
Trauma can sometimes be difficult to identify. If you or a loved one is struggling, this post might help as we describe the different causes and types of trauma, warning signs and symptoms. What is trauma? [...]
We still reside in a society where strength is defined by doing things independently. Our society tells us that to admit that we need help is to admit that we are weak. Yet did you know that [...]
There is an adolescent brain, and it is much different than the adult brain. The adult brain has a fully functioning Prefrontal Cortex (PFC). This is the part of the brain that allows adults to access [...]
Life is full of disappointments, right? There are always going to be things that don’t go the way that you expect them to go. What do you do when things go sideways? What do you do [...]
