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The concept of family is fairly simple, but the reality is much more complicated. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and what is ‘normal’ for one may be completely unthinkable for another.

If you suffer from anxiety, you aren’t alone. It is one of the most common mental health issues affecting both adults and children alike. Anxiety is not a single condition with just one underlying cause. In fact, there are a variety of types of anxiety, each with its own triggers. Some of the most common types of anxiety include the following.

One of the primary emotions that millions of people are experiencing during the current pandemic is loneliness. New rules and regulations surrounding social distancing and minimizing the number of people that we come into contact with has changed the way in which we interact with one another this year. Entertainment and hospitality venues have been closed, our ability to travel has been limited and where possible, most of us have been told to work from home. However, if 2020 has taught us anything it is that, for the vast majority of people, human contact is a very basic but powerful need that many of us can’t cope without. Many of us are struggling to maintain our mental well-being during this pandemic and prolonged loneliness caused by isolation can significantly affect our mental health. Not only this but being lonely also increases the amount of cortisol in the body. Known as the stress hormone, too much cortisol can affect the immune system and increase the risk of some health conditions including diabetes, heart problems, obesity, and even some cancers. Now, more than ever, it is important to find out how to manage isolation and depression. Fortunately, therapy can help.

People suffering from BPD have a hard time controlling their emotions and impulses. They experience rapid mood swings, have a poor self-image, and often harm themselves. This makes it hard for them to engage or maintain good interpersonal relationships.

In its most basic form, the word retreat means ‘to withdraw or drawback’ from a place, event, or conflict. Therefore, it makes perfect sense that the term retreat is used to describe an increasingly popular form of therapeutic healing, whereby the person removes themselves from their everyday lives in order to focus on themselves. 

The effects of PTSD can cause harm to the health of the patient. These effects may also be detrimental to those surrounding the patient. Several therapies are effective in treating this disorder. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EDMR) therapy is one of the most certified treatments for PTSD. If you want to know more about EDMR therapy, here is what you should consider.

It may not be something that everyone is talking about, but domestic violence is a very real issue for many people. Studies estimate that as many as 10 million people in the United States experience some form of domestic violence every year. 

Therapists are classified as mental health professionals. As such, they must complete significant education and training in order to successfully obtain a license to practice. This involves, at minimum, a master’s degree and a specific number of supervised clinical hours. This ensures that they have the experience that is required in order to be able to provide the quality support that their patients need and deserve. 

People tend to prefer not to talk about their relationship problems, preferring to try and work through them alone. However, outside support, particularly from someone impartial, can be valuable in seeing the issue from another perspective, resolving the issues currently affecting the dynamic, and enhancing your relationship in the long term. This is where couples therapy comes in. 

Each person has a unique way of thinking, feeling, and interacting with others. Inherited characteristics, environment, and life experiences shape an individual’s personality. But some traits can deviate from cultural expectations. This causes personal distress and impacts a person’s functioning that lasts over time. These maladaptive behaviors can become so significant that the person needs a personality disorder diagnosis.