4. Google Didn’t Go To Graduate School. — Have you ever Googled unusual health symptoms in a self-diagnosis attempt? If so, you’re not alone. Through the course of just one year, digitalhealth.net reports that over 100 million health-related Google searches took place in the UK alone, with anxiety and depression being two of the top searches. While the…

#7. Can I ask my therapist what they think of me? — Are you new to therapy? Do you have awkward questions you want to ask your therapist? Are you hesitant to ask them because you’re not sure if you can? Do you feel more comfortable searching for answers on Google? You’re not alone. Every day, thousands of people ask Google questions…

#4 It’s a religious organization — Narcotics Anonymous is a worldwide support program for people who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. It was founded in 1953 and employs the same Twelve Stop Model used by Alcoholics Anonymous. They have over 61,000 meetings in 129 countries across the globe. It has helped hundreds of thousands of…

That’s not how therapy works. — There’s a saying in my profession that keeps proving itself true time and time again. It is this: People go to therapy to deal with other people in their lives who should be in therapy but aren’t. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen clients show up to…

Growing up is never easy–especially during your teenage years. But what happens to the teens who are also battling depression? To help depressed teens navigate their world and find healing, it’s important for parents to understand what their teen may be going through before taking action. How Common Is Teen Depression? According to the National…

Have you ever experienced a breakup or a divorce that was so devastating that it made you numb? Do you find yourself avoiding people and other social situations due to anxiety and fear? Are you plagued by sadness, anger, and shame? Have you lost your motivation and drive? If so…

Emotionally abusive relationships are shockingly common. Research conducted in 2013 on 250 men and women found that emotional abuse was a factor in 80% of their relationships. Have you ever been in an emotionally abusive relationship? Do you think you’re in one now? …

4. Deceptive Behavior Leads To Trust Issues — We all know somebody who found love on an online dating app. If you are reading this, that person is probably not you. For most of us, online dating is frustrating, especially if you take it seriously. Potential suitors are often flighty, defensive, and shallow. People lie. People ghost. It’s…

You live in a society. Act like it. — Last summer, I bought a black 2018 Nissan Murano that has the most incredible feature. I don’t know if this is standard in other cars, but it should be. It’s called a “turn signal switch,” but I’ve been told by a team of aeronautical engineers at Stanford University that folks…