Choosing a therapist is a personal decision — but it should also be an informed one. Unlicensed individuals might intend well, but they lack the same training or accountability.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy is a unique and compassionate form of psychotherapy that views the mind as made up of various “parts,” and it helps people explore those parts, understand their roles, and develop a trusting relationship between those parts and their core “Self.”

“While political leaders and policymakers navigate these changes, the emotional toll on immigrants, especially those at risk of deportation, is significant and often overlooked.”

“Over-reliance on AI may impair critical thinking skills.”

Many men are trying to navigate a world where the old rules no longer apply, and the new ones haven’t yet been written. And many women are feeling the weight of that gap—emotionally, relationally, and culturally.

“A truly trauma-informed approach remembers that it’s not just the clients or students we work with, but members of our staff and leadership, and perhaps even ourselves, who are trauma survivors.”

“We can see that AI presents a blend of promising opportunities but with these opportunities come responsibilities. We cannot ignore the ethical pitfalls that this solution presents.”

“Wildfires pose a significant threat to the mental health of affected communities, impacting children, adults and first responders alike.”

Identify the C.R.A.P.—Control, Reactivity, Adversarial Dynamics, and Power Struggles—and focus on cultivating C.A.R.E.—Curiosity, Attunement, Responsibility, and Excitement in one’s family and relationship dynamics.

“After emotionally investing in a candidate’s policies and character, how do you reconcile the inevitable feelings of disappointment, anger, and additional anxiety as you confront the reality of living under a leader you didn’t support?”

“While we may not directly control global carbon emissions or biodiversity loss, we can manage our emotions and what ecological actions they lead us to take.”

"Ultimately, the research regarding therapy (in-person versus online) indicates that both formats are an effective means in facilitating growth and change"

Challenging the one-drop rule and supporting multicultural identities is crucial for moving beyond an identity built on white-body supremacy.

“It’s natural to feel stressed during election time when you’re invested in the outcomes.”

The goal of CBT for psychosis (CBTp) is to help people become more flexible in how they think and act when experiencing delusions and hallucinations, making both less distressing and interfering in day-to-day life.

“Self-as-Context (SAC) refers to the sense of self as the observer of one’s thoughts, feelings, and sensations.”

“Having the distance to recognize that a thought is just a thought is what we call ‘cognitive defusion.’ You become ‘de-fused’ from the thought by simply recognizing that it is a thought you are having.”

“Any animal can be a source of social support. Just having another living being whom you can talk to, hug, love — and who needs you — can alleviate feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression.”

“Regret and shame often result from feelings of guilt. Guilt is a sense of culpability that can be helpful or devastating in one's life. When you make a mistake, own it. Correct it if you can, then let it go.”

Chronic pain is commonly defined as pain that endures past three months. It can result from injury or illness or unknown causes and often leads to significant emotional distress and interference in activities of daily life.