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A Critical Partner Can Make Emotional Safety Hard to Maintain
Every relationship has its rough patches. There will be moments of frustration and careless words that don't go as planned. But when criticism becomes a consistent part of your relationship, it can erode the emotional foundation that keeps you and your partner connected.
How to Ease Back Into Work After Trauma Leave
Returning to work after trauma leave is rarely a straight line. Whether an individual is coming back after a personal crisis or a workplace incident, the transition can feel anything but simple.
Managing Workplace Stress Caused by Difficult Co-Workers
Work is stressful enough when employees aren’t dealing with interpersonal conflicts. Tight deadlines and high performance expectations can take a real toll on one’s mental health.
How to Cope With Slumps in Productivity Without Feeling Guilty
You're staring at your to-do list, feeling the weight of everything you haven't finished. Your energy is low, and that familiar knot of guilt settles in your chest.
Unpacking How Family Roles Follow You Into Relationships
Have you ever noticed yourself falling into the same patterns in relationships? For some, they realize they're always smoothing things over, rescuing people who don't ask for help, carrying everyone else's emotions, or avoiding hard conversations altogether.
When Anxiety Distorts Facts: How to Reground Yourself
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by anxious thoughts that you're watching yourself move through the world like a character in a movie?
Understanding Emotional Sensitivity During Depression
When you're living with depression, the world can feel like it's turned up to full volume. A casual comment from a coworker lands like harsh criticism. A friend's distracted text response feels like rejection.
Depressed After Being Laid Off? Here's What You Can Do
Losing your job can feel like the ground has been pulled out from under you. Whether you saw it coming or it caught you off guard, a layoff can trigger a wave of emotions that feel overwhelming.
How to Address Micro-Hurts Before They Damage Your Relationship
You remember to say "I love you" before bed. You show up for the big moments. But somewhere between the daily routines and endless to-do lists, something feels off.
Maintaining Your Emotional Health Around Frustrating Family Members
Every family has at least one member who tests your patience. Maybe it's the relative who constantly criticizes your choices, the one who dominates every conversation, or the family member whose negativity drains the energy from any gathering.
Feeling Pressure to Be Perfect? How to Free Yourself in Your Relationship
You strive to be a good partner. You care deeply about your relationship, and you genuinely want to show up for the person you love.
How to Cope with Sunday Anxiety Before the Workweek Begins
Do you find a wave of dread washing over you every Sunday afternoon? You're not alone. Many people experience what's commonly called the "Sunday Scaries" or "Sunday Blues."
How to Challenge Negative Thoughts About Your Body
If you've ever looked in the mirror and felt a wave of criticism wash over you, you're not alone. Body image, which encompasses how you see and feel about your physical self, develops over time through a mix of personal experiences, cultural messages, and social influences.
What Can Cause Low Sexual Desire in Women?
Lots of women struggle with low sexual desire. This is a frustrating problem, and it doesn’t always have a clear cause.
Yes, That Was Progress: Recognizing and Celebrating Trauma Therapy Wins
Maybe you’ve been struggling with the symptoms of past trauma for a long time. Even if you’ve been taking steps to heal, part of you wonders if you’re really making any progress.
Why It’s Okay to Feel Worse Before You Feel Better in Trauma Therapy
Perhaps you’ve just started going to trauma therapy. You were hoping to experience relief early on. Instead, you’re struggling with lots of complex emotions coming up during sessions.
How to Love Your Changing Body and Find Confidence at Every Age
Perhaps your feelings about your body have changed with the passage of time. When you were younger, you might have struggled with insecurities around your appearance.
Practical Strategies for Dealing with Misogyny in the Workplace
If you’ve ever had to deal with misogyny in the workplace, you know how sexist incidents in professional settings can be demoralizing. You might be frustrated from working alongside coworkers who make prejudiced comments towards you.

