Counseling and Therapy Notebook

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is a leading cause of disability, affecting about five percent of the adult population. This means that …

Gender diversity has become the new norm in many countries, with more and more people embracing their true gender identity. However, despite this progress, there …

Do you find yourself constantly fixating and worrying about things that might happen, even though you know they’re unlikely? Do you feel the need to …

The transgender community has long been fighting for their rights and acceptance in society. While there has been some progress made, there is still a …

It’s no secret that communication is key in any relationship. This is especially true for gay couples, who often face unique challenges that can be …

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults. Anxiety is a natural human emotion that everyone experiences …

EMDR therapy works with the whole person, not just the clinical symptoms. It is based on an understanding of the way our brains process information …

Depression is a mental illness that can be debilitating and impact one’s quality of life. It’s characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and emptiness. Depression …

Anxiety disorders disrupt the lives of approximately 40 million Americans. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 15 million American adults struggle …

PTSD can be a debilitating disorder, but various types of psychological treatments can help people manage their symptoms. EMDR has proven to be an effective …

The World Health Organization, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and many other medical organizations and mental health associations acknowledge the importance of …

Trauma is an event or experience that leaves an individual feeling powerless and unsafe. For some people, a traumatic experience can be the source of …

Self-care is vitally important for everyone, but especially for people who work in high-stress jobs. According to a study by the American Psychological Association, people …

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, also known as EMDR therapy, is a relatively recent psychotherapy technique. The technique bypasses the traditional talk therapy and …

There is a wide array of gender identities, and it can be difficult to understand the nuances and differences between them. Everyone wants to be …

Mindful self-compassion is a very popular concept among psychologists and people interested in psychological well-being. Mindfulness is, in many circles, considered to be a major …

Feeling stressed is a common part of everyday life for most people. Everyone feels stress from time to time, but that doesn’t mean it’s good …

You might hear a lot of people talking about gender pronouns but not everyone is familiar with the concept. Gender pronouns are words (often gendered …

How Exercise Impacts the Brain There are a lot of beneficial effects of exercise on mental health. On top of keeping your body in prime …

People with gender dysphoria feel a strong disconnect between the sex they were assigned at birth and their gender identity. While some individuals with gender …

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in the U.S., with 19% of U.S. adults and 31% of adolescents battling anxiety disorders each year. …

While a wide variety of gender identities have always existed, western society is only recently becoming more aware. Of course, there is a great deal …

Gender and sexuality are diverse and complex phenomena that go beyond the binary gender system. While non-binary individuals have been around since the beginning of …

It happens to the best of us, someone gives us a genuine compliment, and we then deflect it. Someone else helped you succeed, so you …