How to Deal With Homophobic Parents: A Guide for Coming Out
LGBTQ+ identification and acceptance is rising around the world. A 2017 survey found that almost five percent of the United States population identifies as LGBTQ+, and that number grows every year. However, that doesn’t mean that homophobia is extinct, and sometimes it can even come from our own families. Let’s go through how to deal […]
Why You Need Couples’ Counseling Before Marriage
You’ve just recently gotten engaged. You’re excited to spend the rest of your life with the person of your dreams. To this point, your relationship has been nothing but great. So, you’re wondering: why would you need couples counseling before marriage? For a variety of reasons, actually. We’ll discuss them in detail below. 1. It Helps You […]
7 Ways Therapy Can Improve LGBTQ+ Relationships
LGBTQ+ relationships share a lot in common with “traditional” or heterosexual couples. Yet, you and your partner experience unique events that load added struggles on your shoulders. Luckily, LGBTQ+ relationships counselors are trained to address those unique struggles. If you’ve never been to therapy, you may wonder: what’s the big deal? Can’t you and your partner figure […]
Helpful Tips for Coping with Traumatic Events
Sometimes, life truly is not fair. Some of us, for reasons beyond our control, are exposed to traumatic events. The injury can be physical or psychological, but the resulting emotional trauma is very real. This year brought a worldwide pandemic and, with it, a world of pain and anguish to millions around the globe. Systemic […]
What to Expect in Your First Couples Therapy Session
Marriages in America are failing. For every 1000 people in the US, there are 8.2 divorces. That’s up from 6.5 in 2018. Sometimes divorce is the best option. Yet, in many cases, couples therapy sessions can heal damage and provide a healthy way forward. Therapy can help you pinpoint the sources of conflict in your relationship. You […]
LGBTQIA: Gender Therapy for Today’s Society
Many in today’s generation and generations past have found themselves questioning who they are. People report not feeling like they were born into the right body and that the role they’ve been given doesn’t quite match how they feel. One must get gender therapy to help them work through these feelings and figure out who […]
Here’s How Counseling Can Help You Overcome Depression
Are you suffering from depression and unsure of where to turn for help? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, affecting 6.7% of the adult population in the US. This adds up to more than 16 million American adults. While many people take prescription medications to help treat […]
3 Steps to Self-Compassion
“God, you can be so stupid sometimes.” “Why would he be attracted to YOU?” “You’re just going to screw this up.” These are things you would probably never say to another human being unless you’re a real jerk. But how many of us have that inner critic that says these kinds of things all the […]
How to Set Healthy Boundaries
Relationships can only be healthy when both people have the space to be themselves and maintain their personal integrity. Sadly, many people find themselves in relationships, romantic and otherwise, with people who do not respect boundaries and feel entitled to have their needs met regardless of the other person’s. These people most likely grew up […]
5 Empowering Mantra for Women Dealing with Workplace Disenfranchisement
As spiritual exercises like meditation and yoga rise in popularity, the concept of mantras has become more familiar. A mantra is a phrase you use in meditation to help you focus and create an intent that will be a positive driving force in your life. As you repeat the mantra during meditation, either out loud […]
