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We often forget that therapists are human too. Yes, we are trained to remain objective and maintain healthy boundaries, but that doesn’t mean we are emotionally detached. We care deeply about the people we work with. We may laugh with you, worry about you, feel proud of your progress, and sometimes even secretly dislike the person who hurt you. That care is part of what makes therapy meaningful. Here are a few things I wish more people knew about therapists: 1. You are the ex

According to AI the qualities of a “great partner” are these: Emotionally available – shares and listens to feelings openly. Supportive – present in both good and tough times. Consistent – keeps promises and follows through. Empathetic – understands different perspectives. Communicative – discusses issues calmly and honestly. Affectionate – shows love through words or actions. Patient – allows the relationship to develop naturally. Self-aware – recognizes and works on persona

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. People with ADHD have an “interest-based nervous...

Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is defined as transformation following trauma. It is a theory that was developed by psychologists Richard Tedeschi, PhD, and Lawrence Calhoun, PhD, in the mid-1990s. "People develop new understandings of themselves, the world they live in, how to relate to other people, the kind of future they might have and a better understanding of how to live life." - Richard Tedeschi, PhD PTG implies an ability to grow in meaningful and positive ways, a tran

Cannabis has been used as a medicinal and spiritual plant for the last 1000+ years in Asia and was introduced to the U.S. during the...