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

If you’ve ever asked yourself “What is my Purpose?”, you’re not alone. In this New York Times study, they found that just 1 in 4 Americans say they have a clear sense of purpose. Do you find yourself falling into the other 75% of people? If so, here are four tips that can help you discover your sense of purpose in life. Explore What Interests You Finding your passion in…

Abusive relationships aren’t always physical. In fact, emotional abuse within relationships is even more common than physical abuse. Emotional abuse is usually harder to spot because it can masquerade as an intense form of love and devotion. Physical, sexual, or psychological harm can all be considered abusive behavior. Some signs of an emotionally abusive relationship include the following. Gaslighting You Gaslighting is used to undermine the other person’s reality. When…

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs at the same time every year. It often occurs during the times of year where there is a lot less sunlight. In many cases, seasonal affective disorder symptoms appear during late fall or early winter and go away during the sunnier days of spring and summer. Symptoms include feeling down most of the day, losing interest in things…

What is it? Hypnotherapy is a heightened state of concentration and focused attention. It’s typically done with a licensed professional who is trained and a certified hypnotherapist. They guide you through the process and into a deep state of relaxation with verbal cues, repetition and imagery.The high-level intensity allows you to be more open to suggestions to make changes to improve your health with your thoughts, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, and…

What is Self-Worth and How do we Build It? Self-worth is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect”. It means that you value yourself and feel that you’re worthy. Self-worth is more behavioral than emotional and is mostly about how you act toward what you value rather than how you compare yourself towards others. For example, a person…

Sexual intimacy in a relationship can help bring a couple closer together, but can also have the potential to become unhealthy and abusive. Are you wondering if you have a healthy sexual relationship? Four signs that can signify a healthy sexual relationship include emotional vulnerability, well-balanced sexuality, respecting boundaries, and trust. Read below to learn more. You can be Emotionally Vulnerable Sharing your emotions and communicating openly with your partner…