A longstanding belief stemming from the days of Freud contends that venting about deeply repressed emotions provides a sense of relief. "Just let them out." This idea has extended to…
There is a human tendency to want to categorize things simply. This is no different for therapists. We often want to understand certain outcomes or prescribe specific if-then scenarios for…
To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we thought we'd talk some fundamentals of therapy. I mean, the whole point is to help people find coping tools and…
The history of mental health has assumed that we humans do whatever possible to seek pleasure and avoid pain. The 1980s pumped out some foundational theories, including how this assumption…
Surprise, surprise: many patients with physical pain also experience emotional pain. This mind-body connection is strong for chronic pain. This is why so many pain clinics recognize an important roll…
All loss is difficult. And it can be particularly hard for those struggling with mental health difficulties. The mental health field long-assumed that non-death losses did not constitute the same…
The Holidays can be a difficult time for people: Loneliness. Comparing one's life-situation to the apparent "awesome and happy" lives of others. Grieving past family or friends no longer present…
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