The Mental Health Blog
Stuck In a Depressive Cycle? One Way of Getting Out.
Depression can feel like a ton of bricks thrown at you, it makes you feel paralyzed. Some will say, “Get some fresh air, go work out, talk on the phone with a friend”. That may seem easier said than done. Yet, for some, it could feel like another task on their...
Forgiveness Starts With You
Forgiveness is a frequently discussed topic in the therapy space. As a couples counselor, I have heard many clients say, "I want to forgive them, but I just can't move past what happened." Betrayal, unkind words, and simple oversights can ring in our heads long after...
Am I Ready For Therapy?
The real question is in what way am I ready for therapy? It’s important to know how ready you are for change. No matter what stage of change you are at, you can still participate in therapy, but it may be helpful for you and your therapist to know where you’re at so...
BOOK REVIEW: “Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection”
When couples come to therapy for the first time and the counselor asks them what their goals are, improved communication typically tops the list. This is often a less vulnerable way to say, “I want us to stop fighting,” or, in some cases, “I just want them to stop...
Why Should I Have Friends?
Recently, many of the individuals that I see have been noticing how much of an impact social connections have on their mental health. In my own life I notice the effects of decreased or low quality social connection. According to the CDC, social connections have a...
Can it give color to your world?
*If you or someone you know is experiencing disordered eating or eating disorders, this blog post is not going to be a cure all, I would recommend reaching out to a therapist in your area to walk with you through this. I’ve been intrigued by the idea of body...
What to Throw in the Trash: Perfectionism and Comparison
It’s somewhat easy to have compassion for others (maybe it’s not, but that’s for another post), but many times it’s not as easy for us to have compassion on ourselves. For one reason or another, we are just so much harder on ourselves than others. Of course, we could...
Suffering in Silence: Understanding the Mental Health Stigma in South Asian Cultures Part 2
Part 2:- Codependency and People-pleasing The South Asian culture highlights the importance of sacrifice, helping others, and selflessness. Yet, when these values are turned into maladaptive behaviors, such as codependency and people-pleasing tendencies, individuals...
Suffering in Silence: Understanding the Mental Health Stigma in South Asian Cultures Part 1
Part 1- What is Intergenerational Trauma? Intergenerational trauma could be defined as trauma that has been passed on from trauma survivor to their descendants and can also be referred to as transgenerational or multigenerational trauma. In the South Asian community,...
My Marriage is on The Rocks, Should We Separate
You’ve made a lifelong promise to each other but one or both of you feel like something is unlivable. It is so hard to bring up the topic of separation because it scared even the person who wants the separation. Marital separation is a huge step towards divorce or...
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