Being in a relationship with a narcissistic partner can be challenging and emotionally draining. Narcissistic partners often exhibit manipulative and controlling behavior, causing their partners to feel isolated, unsupported, and even worthless. Despite the many challenges, leaving a narcissistic partner can be a powerful step towards healing and personal growth. However, the process of moving on can be difficult and complex, involving a range of emotional, psychological, and practical challenges.…

Body image and self-esteem are two crucial elements of our mental and emotional well-being. Unfortunately, societal beauty standards can often have a negative impact on our perception of ourselves, leading to a poor body image and low self-esteem. These beauty standards often promote a narrow and unrealistic definition of beauty that can be damaging to individuals who do not fit the mold. As a result, many people struggle with body…

It’s normal to go through rough patches in relationships. Getting to the bottom of your root issue is the first step to getting back on track to a successful relationship. Some of the most common relationship issues people struggle with are communication, resolving arguments, and staying close. If your relationship is struggling with one of these, you’re not the only one. Relationships are hard and they take work. Below are…

A study conducted by the Austin Institute found that unfaithfulness in a marriage accounted for around 37 percent of divorces in the U.S. While infidelity is not an easy thing to heal from, there are ways to cope with it and try to repair your relationship. Figuring out how to move forward will take work and it all starts with being honest about why it happened and good communication from…

What is Overthinking? Overthinking, often referred to as rumination, is when you dwell on or worry about the same thing repeatedly. Worrying over a major decision such as choosing a university, switching careers, or buying a car is normal, but if you find it hard to stop thinking about certain thoughts that are playing over and over again in your mind, you are likely overthinking. Therapist Jessica Foley says “The…

What is Hypnosis? Hypnosis or hypnotherapy is when someone reaches a state of deep relaxation and focused concentration. Contrary to the many myths out there claiming it to be a staged act or magic trick, hypnosis is real and a form of mind-body medicine. A trained hypnotist or hypnotherapist will guide a hypnotherapy session, guiding a client into a deep state of focus and relaxation through verbal cues, repetition and…

Growing up being raised in a dysfunctional family is no easy feat, and it certainly can have lasting effects into adulthood. A dysfunctional family is often characterized by “conflict, misbehavior, or abuse” and often defined as displaying one or several of a number of family problems (i.e. conflict, misbehavior, abuse) that affect the relationships within the family and the mental health of the individual family members. Every family is unique…

Finding middle ground and learning the importance of compromise in a relationship can be one of the hardest things you do with a partner. If you do not compromise in a relationship, one person may be left with negative feelings of carrying a heavy load, used, or overall undervalued. Being able to compromise in a relationship takes effective communication, active listening, willing to give and take, being able to consider…

Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide