We live in a world that prizes self-sufficiency. We're often made to feel that needing others is a sign of weakness. But the truth is, we were created for connection and community. Asking for help is not only okay, it's crucial for our emotional and spiritual well-being.
When we ask for help,...
Marriage is a beautiful journey where two individuals come together to build a life as one. However, it's not always a smooth sailing. One of the most significant challenges couples face is setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. Let's explore the importance of boundaries in marriage and...
We've all encountered controlling people at some point in our lives. Whether it's a boss, a family member, or a significant other, dealing with someone who constantly tries to manipulate or dictate our actions can be emotionally draining and lead to a sense of powerlessness. However, we have more...
Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where you constantly put the other person's needs before your own? Where you feel responsible for their happiness and well-being, even at the expense of your own? If so, you may be struggling with codependency.
Codependency is a term that has been...
We all have needs. From the most basic physiological requirements like food, water and shelter, to the higher yearnings for love, esteem and self-actualization. Psychologist Abraham Maslow laid out these universal human needs in his famous hierarchy. Understanding this hierarchy provides a...
We've all experienced anxiety at some point - that uneasy feeling of worry, fear, or dread about what's to come. Anxiety is a normal human emotion. But for some people, anxiety can start to dominate their lives, leading to panic attacks, avoidance of certain situations, and a constant state of...
We all want to be happy, but sometimes happiness can feel elusive - like a mirage that recedes no matter how far we walk towards the horizon. We may think if we just get that new job, buy that house, or find that perfect relationship, then we'll finally be happy. But the truth is, happiness isn't...
We all face moments of stress and worry in our lives, but for some, these feelings can spiral into persistent, overwhelming anxiety that interferes with daily functioning. If you've ever found yourself caught in a cycle of anxious thoughts, physical symptoms, and avoidance behaviors, you're not...
Stress. We all feel it. It's one of the great unifiers, an inevitable experience for all humans at different points in time. That pressure, that tension, that sense of being weighed down. "I'm sooooo stressed," we say. And we usually mean it in a bad way.
But what if I told you that stress isn't...
This mental health month, we're going to focus on a number of issues that are affecting too many people. Today, the focus is on anxiety, and particularly on how anxiety is often driven by a response to some of our deepest fears. On the surface, their symptoms and stories seem unique – from...
Jessie sat across from me, tears streaming down her face. "I thought this time would be different," she said between sobs. "I really believed he was the one."
After nine failed marriages, Jessie was understandably distraught. She couldn't fathom why she kept ending up with men who hurt her....
Recently, a woman in her fifties approached me. "I have a problem with my mother," she said. "She calls me all the time, sometimes more than once a day, and it's very inconvenient for me."
I asked what she'd like to be different. She said she wanted to talk to her mother 2-3 times per...
