Articles

Deserving Therapy
by Megha Pulianda, M.S., LPC-I

..."When did we decide that you’re only allowed to ask for help when you meet a certain criteria? Why can’t we just give ourselves permission to need a helping hand without proving its necessity or apologizing for it?"

 

psychologytoday.com / Read Full Article


Here's Why Everyone (Even Happy People) Can Benefit From Therapy
by Katherine Schreiber

..."Despite the fact that more than 59 million Americans seek the services of a mental health care professional each year, there’s a stigma that therapy is only for people suffering a debilitating mental illness or going through a massive interpersonal issue. But that idea is as dated as phrenology."

 

greatist.com / Read Full Article


Why I'm Not Ashamed To Say I Go To Therapy
by Haley Goldberg

..."Your mental health should be treated like your physical health—addressed with the help of a professional and treated not as something you caused, but something you need to care for. You wouldn't blame yourself for catching the flu. Don't blame yourself for depression, anxiety or any mental illness. And, don't be ashamed to seek help and speak out about it.

 

self.com / Read Full Article

 

Videos

Having some psychotherapy is just about the most significant and interesting thing you could do to improve your chances of contentment - in relationships, at work, and with friends and family.

A short video to help people understand the things that might stop them coming to therapy and why psychotherapy is so important in our lives for helping us to become more of who we can be. Produced by www.embodiedliving.co.uk #BeYourHappy

http://www.ted.com Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.