My YouTube channel, Mental Health in the Movies, is having the intended effect! People are starting to recognize patterns of abuse in neglect in themselves and others. They are asking questions about what abuse and neglect look like. If my clients are representative...
A “shared space” is any area that two or more people use. This could be public, such as a bus stop, library, or restaurant. It can also be private, such as a bathroom, living room, or closet. The people who use this area have overlapping needs,...
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...
