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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

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…