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Counseling

Learning How to “Fight Fair”: Eliminate Unhealthy Communication in Your Relationship

Conflict is a normal and healthy part of a relationship. What becomes unhealthy is when conflict is not handled constructively. Difficult conversations with your partner are meant to bring you closer together – fostering a sense of connection, intimacy, and greater self-awareness. “Too much conflict” is not the issue; rather, it is essential to understand how you are fighting, rather than what you are fighting about.

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Anxiety

Why One Awkward Hello Feels Like the End of the World: Understanding Social Anxiety and Rejection Sensitivity

Your brain is often trying to protect you from future pain. But to make sense of the moment, it may label you as the problem. Maybe you cope with social anxiety by not seeing anyone, and as a result, you’re less likely to experience that sting of rejection again.

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Communication

From Manipulation to Connection:How to Practice Assertive Communication

In many codependent relationships, communication becomes clouded not by cruelty, but by fear – fear of abandonment, rejection, or not being enough. This fear often leads to manipulative communication patterns

Relationships

Why do I have such Low Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is defined as the value we hold for ourselves and how we perceive the world around us. One’s self-esteem can shape the way that they think, behave, feel, and interact with the world around them.

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Anxiety

How to Deal With My Anxiety – “What If” Thoughts

Not every thought is factual, as it is mostly stemming from irrational fears. Additionally, anxiety is not something we can ever “get rid of,” rather, learn techniques and ways to manage it.

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accountability

“It’s Just Common Sense!” — Why This Phrase Can Be Harmful in Relationships

How often have you heard (or said), “It’s just common sense!” in the heat of a disagreement? While it may feel like a valid response, this phrase can often shut down communication

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Assertive Communication

“People Don’t Respect Me”

There is a particular kind of anger and discomfort that comes from having your boundaries crossed, even after you have clearly communicated them.

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Counseling

Making Therapy More Relatable: The Impact of Analogies in Psychotherapy

As therapy often involves delving into complex emotions and abstract psychological concepts, one valuable tool therapists can use to make these ideas more accessible is analogies.

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Anxiety

How to Overcome Telephobia — Why Gen Z Fears Phone Calls

In a world of texts, DMs, and emails, picking up the phone can feel outdated, possibly even terrifying. The fear of phone calls (making and receiving) is called telephobia, and for many in Gen Z, it’s a real struggle. So why is this generation, raised in the digital age, avoiding phone calls as much as possible? Why are Phone Calls Terrifying? There are multiple reasons why Gen Z, those born in the years spanning 1997-2012, are known to struggle with

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Couples Therapy

How Can I Get Over My Partner Cheating on Me?

Infidelity is one of the most painful experiences a person can endure in a relationship. It often strikes at the core of trust, security, and self-worth, leaving individuals feeling betrayed.

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Anxiety

Coping with the Los Angeles Wildfires: Building Resilience

Wildfires are a harsh and often devastating reality for many in the Los Angeles area. As flames ravage landscapes and smoke fills the skies, the physical destruction is frequently accompanied by significant emotional and psychological impacts on individuals and communities.

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Anxiety

How Do Wildfires Affect Mental Health?

It is an unfortunate truth that Los Angeles is all too familiar with the threat of wildfires. Every year, dry winds blow through the region, sparking fires that leave a path of destruction. However, it is important to recognize that the emotional impact of wildfires is just as profound, yet often overlooked.

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