When I first heard about emotional support animals, I thought it was a fabulous idea. I’d seen research that said elderly people live longer and have a better quality of life when they have a pet. Being a pet owner myself, I know the love and joy that a pet can...
For most of us, spirituality is a strength. It is what gets us through hard times. Spirituality bonds us to a community and creates traditions. However anything, including things that are typically positive, can be made into something traumatic when there is misuse or...
Being ghosted can stimulate feelings of abandonment and questions like, “What happened?” “Was it something I did?” In this article, I’ll explore what to do when you’ve been ghosted. Clarify the Situation Before you label...
Back in the day, there was no such thing as “ghosting.” If you were to abruptly stop talking to someone, which is what ghosting is, you’d be considered rude and passive-aggressive. It just wasn’t done. People had empathy and followed the...
Going to therapy can be anxiety provoking. You may not know what to talk about from week to week. You may have some ideas, but once you get there, you forget it all. This can make progress slow and difficult. Want some guidance? Here are some suggestions about what to...
