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Internal Family Systems Therapy for Anger: Understanding the Parts Behind Your Reactions
Many of us have been taught to treat anger as a problem to be solved, or as something volatile and shameful that needs to be counted down from ten, swallowed whole, or apologized for the moment it surfaces. We police it and wonder what's wrong with us when it keeps coming back.
4 Strategies That Help You Heal from Trauma
Somewhere along the way, our culture got self-care badly wrong. We turned it into a punchline, featuring bubble baths, face masks, or a weekend getaway. We see it as a reward for surviving a stressful week.
Using CBT to Build Self-Esteem and Confidence
There's an exhaustion that comes with low self-esteem. It doesn't just affect how we feel about ourselves. It shapes how we move through the world.
Dealing with Depression: Tools for Coping and Healing
When we talk about depression, it's more than "just a low mood." Depression affects how we think, feel, work, and interact with people.
How to Be There for Someone with Anxiety
When someone we care about is spiraling into anxiety, the instinct to fix it is almost impossible to resist. We want to offer logic, point out silver linings, or say: "Just take a deep breath."