The question was asked in the Facebook Group Advocates for People with Mental Illnesses “What do you think the biggest problem with the mental health system is?” and these are the answe…
Richard Schwartz, PhD, is a psychotherapist, researcher, and developer of Internal Family Systems Therapy.
How to regain happiness after a horrible event in your life. Understanding post-traumatic growth, how it can help you become more resilient and ....
These movies and television shows are not in any particular order. Some are fictional and other movies are more factual including some biographies. Some of them do a better job of depicting som…
Does the impact of suicide hurt others? Should people with bipolar disorder have pets? Read the answers in Surviving Bipolar Part 19.
I’m sharing a 4-Step formula which you can use to start coaching your clients’ to have a more abundant mentality. I’ve also created a free abundance mindset coaching tool to kickstart your clients’ journey to an abundance mindset. Oh, and this abundance mindset tool is brandable in Canva! You can br
10 signs of toxic shame in a person 1. Isolation and Fear of Intimacy 2. Feelings of Inferiority 3. Low Self-Worth 4. Avoidance 5. Feelings of Debilitating Guilt 6. Feelings of Loneliness 7. Hiding 8. Perfectionism and Performance Anxiety 9. Destructive and Compulsive Behaviors 10. Lack of Healthy Boundaries
March 1st is self-injury/self-harm awareness day and I wanted to talk about some thing that helped me quit harming myself.
Belonging to a community is perhaps the most deeply entrenched human psychological need. Being a part of rather than apart from mitigates the painful anxiety cued off by existential isolation. Existential isolation is our birthright as sentient organisms encased in separate skins with individual thoughts and feelings, thoughts and feelings only ever immediately accessible to …
When handling trauma, therapists, counselors, health professionals, caregivers, and others that are helping, seek to understand the person, get a pulse on the crisis, engage in triaging the most de…
The ultimate list of websites to help you build a private practice and learn how to market your therapy business.
If you want to help your clients set meaningful goals which align with their values, you will love this 5-step technique!
Below are triggers that can cause a manic episode. It is important to be aware of your triggers. Knowing what your triggers are could help reduce your chances of getting manic. VIDEO Stress Not…
Having bipolar disorder can feel like you are in a deep hole and can’t get out when you are depressed and suicide enters your mind. When you are manic, it can feel like you are on the top o…
Discover 7 key benefits of EMDR training for therapists. Enhance your practice and empower your clients. Read the blog to learn more.
Mental health nurses, commonly referred to as psychiatric nurses, specialize in caring for patients with mental illness.
All of us have some resiliency to cope with challenges. When we encounter difficult experiences that take us past the range of our ability to tolerate, the ways we tend to respond fall into one of two categories: those of us who get agitated, and those of us who shut down. Emotional regulation refers to our ability to stay present, engaged, and able to listen and learn despite challenges. My rainbow of emotional regulation is a social-emotional learning resource that can help teach this concept in the classroom, in counseling sessions, or at home.
Whether you have bipolar disorder or are dating someone with the condition, learn what you can do to maintain a healthy and fulfilling relationship.
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