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Gender can be complicated in a society with strict rules about how people should feel, behave, and express themselves based on their assignment to one or the other of two genders. But many people, more than you realize, don’t find that their experience of gender fits well with either of these ideas of ‘male’ or ‘female.’
Not all couples counselors are created equal. Here are some tips for how to find a good couples counselor.
In this article, we explore the steps to take if you have been accused of sexual assault, or a crime you didn't commit.
Are you being love-bombed? Notice these red flags and create a dating journal to assess your new relationship.
Are you struggling to connect with your teen as they get older? Learn get-to-know you strategies to strengthen your relationship with your teen.
A hair pulling self-help monitoring tool to help you build awareness of your hair pulling behaviors looking at the SCAMP domains: Sensory, Cognitive, Affective, Motor, and Place.
Anxiety is often misunderstood, but affects many people of all ages and backgrounds. Anxiety can affect all aspects of social and mental interactions, and can present as a physical illness. Read our articles for tips about dealing with anxiety for yourself or a loved one.
Mindfulness meditation has gained significant popularity worldwide and has now become a mainstream practice with millions of people incorporating it into their daily routines.
Mindfulness meditation can be a valuable tool for managing continue reading
Anxiety Around Eating in Public
Eating with other people can serve as a connection with others in our life. Eating in public is not always the easiest for everyone however. Some of us continue reading
The Anxious Brain: Anxiety Therapy: When one thinks about having anxiety there is often a stigma attached to the word. And the idea that you might need anxiety therapy can feel shameful or continue reading
Have you ever been called a people pleaser or think that you engage in people pleasing behaviors? Is people pleasing really such a bad thing? Aren’t we supposed continue reading
Relationships are dynamic and ever-shifting. Relational conflict can throw anyone for a loop! Fortunately, there are ways to identify patterns of conflict within a relationship. Renowned couple's therapists and researchers Drs. John and Julie continue reading
As we move into Philadelphia’s 2nd week of self-isolation, it’s normal to feel anxious. Information about COVD-19 is continually updating, normal routines have been shifted, and in-person social support systems have been disrupted. It’s hard continue reading
Beat Anxiety and Worry; As a human being, chances are that you have a lot of first-hand experience of worry and anxiety, and you might even identify as someone with especially high anxiety or stress continue reading
Many people who struggle with anxiety have negative core beliefs that contribute to their symptoms. The good news is that we can work on changing negative core beliefs whether they create shame, anxiety, depression, or continue reading
In the late 1980’s, Dr. Marsha Linehan created a cognitive behavioral treatment known as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for chronic suicidal, self-injurious individuals who struggled with emotion regulation. A key component of DBT includes mindfulness continue reading
When we think of abusive relationships romantic partners and family members may come to mind. However, friendships have the capability of being emotionally abusive that can cause overwhelming anxiety. Intimate friends provide support, love, and continue reading
How to support a partner with anxiety
Relationships can be difficult at times, especially when an anxiety disorder is added to the mix. Living in constant fear is not fun, but anxiety not only continue reading
