What Are “Adverse Religious Experiences?”

What Are “Adverse Religious Experiences?”

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...
What To Do When You’ve Been Ghosted

What To Do When You’ve Been Ghosted

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...
When Is Ghosting Okay?

When Is Ghosting Okay?

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...
What To Talk About in Therapy

What To Talk About in Therapy

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...
Challenges You Face While Developing Emotional Intelligence

Challenges You Face While Developing Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is a hot buzzword in therapy offices and corporate interview panels. In this article, I will explore what is emotional intelligence, why is it so hot, challenges while developing emotional intelligence, and what to do about them. What is...