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Creating a Safe Space: A Mindfulness Exercise for Inner Peace
In today's world, given the global disasters, personal traumas, and fast-paced chaos, it is hard to find moments to ourselves to keep...

Amber Ben-Hanania
May 13, 20244 min read


Understanding Teen Dating Violence: Warning Signs and Prevention Tips
The U.S. department of education shows that about 1 in 3 teens between the ages of 14 to 20 have been victims of dating violence or

Madailein O'Donnell
Apr 25, 20243 min read


The Impact of Borderline and Narcissistic Parents: Navigating Childhood and Beyond
Quite a bit of research has been done on how parents with personality disorders (PDs) can cause similar difficulties to arise in their...

Shay Nabi
Apr 10, 20246 min read


"Mindfulness and Play-Doh: How Creative Expression Can Lead to Inner Peace"
In the busy and chaotic world we live in, it's not easy to find peace and calm. However, we can use mindfulness practices to help us...

Amber Ben-Hanania
Mar 27, 20242 min read


How to Recognize the Signs of Codependency and Establish Healthy Boundaries
Codependency occurs when there is an imbalance within a relationship. Often there will be one person who is the sole giver and has almost...

Madailein O'Donnell
Mar 20, 20243 min read


How to Cultivate Self-Validation in a World of Invalidation
In today’s pop psychology-saturated society, validation is a word we tend to hear quite often. ‘You’re valid’, ‘That’s a valid opinion,...

Shay Nabi
Mar 5, 20243 min read


A Dialectical Look at Dependent Personality Disorder
Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is a cluster “C” Personality Disorder (PD) that is characterized by traits of anxiety and...

Madailein O'Donnell
Feb 21, 20243 min read


The Dialectical Approach to Understanding Paranoid Personality Disorder
Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD) is characterized by a pervasive and unjustified mistrust of others, leading to a constant suspicion...

Amber Ben-Hanania
Feb 14, 20243 min read


Understanding the Complexities of Schizoid Personality Disorder: A Dialectical Perspective
According to the DSM-5-TR, schizoid personality is characterized by detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of...

Shay Nabi
Feb 6, 20243 min read


The Powerful Impact of Bilateral Movement in Art Therapy to Heal Trauma
Diving into the realm of therapeutic innovation, bilateral stimulation or bilateral movement in artmaking emerges as a potent and nuanced...

Amber Ben-Hanania
Jan 29, 20244 min read


Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Birth on Attachment Styles
The impacts a traumatic birth can have on the relationship between mother and child is a topic of research which is still developing and...

Madailein O'Donnell
Jan 23, 20242 min read


Navigating Cultural Stigma: Immigrant Mothers and Mental Health
Are you the child of immigrants? Perhaps just your mother is an immigrant, or you yourself are technically one, but were too young at the...

Shay Nabi
Jan 16, 20244 min read


Exploring the Benefits and Techniques of Incorporating Fiber Arts in BPD Treatment
Employing fiber arts as a therapeutic approach for people grappling with mental health challenges can establish a secure sanctuary. This...

Amber Ben-Hanania
Jan 3, 20243 min read


Overcoming Social Avoidance: Practical Coping Techniques
Having an Avoidant Personality Avoidant personality disorder is a subject that has been discussed here previously, but for a quick...

Shay Nabi
Dec 11, 20234 min read


How Personality Traits and Disorders Influence Creative Expression
How do you define creativity? Creativity is a captivating phenomenon shaped by the intricate dance between our personalities and the...

Amber Ben-Hanania
Nov 27, 202311 min read


The Hidden Struggle: Unveiling ADHD in Adult Women
We all know the classic presentation of ADHD, or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as seen in those diagnosed with it as children...

Shay Nabi
Nov 6, 20233 min read


The Power of Art Therapy in Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment
Art therapy is a creative and expressive form of therapy that has gained recognition for its ability to aid individuals in coping with...

Amber Ben-Hanania
Oct 24, 20233 min read


Surprising Benefits of Therapy Animals You Didn't Know About
“A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes. A waterlogged stick will do just fine. A dog doesn't care if you're...

Daniel Mejia
Oct 16, 20234 min read


The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: Exploring the Positive and Negative Effects
In the modern day and age, we are all, in some way, attached to one form of social media or another. Even websites that were not always...

Shay Nabi
Oct 9, 20234 min read


Unleashing the Healing Potential: Exploring the Benefits of Music Therapy
"Where words fail, music speaks." – Hans Christian Anderson Fundamental Rudiments Sound is defined as “vibrations that travel through the...

Daniel Mejia
Sep 19, 20233 min read
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