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...
What’s the Difference Between Modesty and Self-Deprecation?

What’s the Difference Between Modesty and Self-Deprecation?

I am back on social media. (Follow me here and here). One of the first things that I saw was a picture of a person who looked beat. The caption said, “Me after pretending to have it all together” or something like that. I suspect that people do this to...
Why You Probably Don’t Have ADD/ADHD

Why You Probably Don’t Have ADD/ADHD

Think you have ADHD/ADD? You’re not alone. In this article, I will shine a light on why you probably don’t have ADD/ADHD and let you know what might be going on instead. Picture this: hidden trauma refers to deep emotional wounds that may not be...