A vivid memory can prompt feelings, thoughts, physicality, and ignite our senses and this is exactly why we can learn to utilize our past memories for good use in the present. 

Existential anxiety is the term used to describe a chronic state of discomfort and fear related to thinking about existence, the self, and the purpose of your life.

We have all seen it happen in shows and movies. The arguing (*gasp* doomed) couple goes to a couples therapist as a last resort, and before you know it, the couple is storming out, dismissing the therapist and either calling it quits or completely ignoring the red flags or concerns pointed out by the therapist in the hopes of helping.

February marks the celebration of Black History Month, and it seems only right to bring awareness to the importance of cultural competency and sensitivity in the mental health field.

Emotionally focused therapy is a type of counseling that deals with emotions. It helps people identify and work through their feelings, which can be beneficial for those in relationships.

Have you decided to look into seeing a therapist? If so, fantastic, but here’s what it will not be so you can be better prepared.

Terms such as tiredness, fatigue, burnout, and depression are interchangeably used to describe one’s feeling of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion, and being overwhelmed. However, they are not all the same and can affect mental health in different ways.

So what do I mean by “the universe is at the dinner table?” An elderly man of 90, a retired therapist, discussed with me a powerful concept that he learned about while counseling people.