#MeToo. Social media. TikTok. Only Fans. Gender fluidity. The realities of what kids know — or think they know — about sex are vastly different than when we were growing up. While this assumption has been said between generations before, it is undoubtedly true today as young people have access to way more sexualized content than ever before. A typical...[ read more ]
Becoming a dad for the first time can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a man’s life – but it can also create a host of new challenges that raise a guy’s stress level. It’s not unusual for men to get down on themselves or into a darker place as well, as studies show...[ read more ]
Here's the thing: I had trauma or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) long before the pandemic; it's one of the reasons my depression is chronic. In my opinion, the pandemic has led to PTSD even in people who haven't contracted COVID-19. I say this with confidence because it's the reason my PTSD has become more intense since last...[ read more ]
Ethan Kross Ph.D. Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Although he’s well known for his speed and power on the court, there’s another feature of his performance that defines his play but subtly involves his mind more than his limbs: the quirky rituals he engages in. Take, for example, Nadal’s behavior during the...[ read more ]
Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT Is it good to have a New Years Resolution? It seems there was less talk about new year's resolutions during the transition from 2020 to 2021. Perhaps that was one of the few positive outcomes of Covid-19 and the myriad of other challenges from such a difficult year. New year's resolutions, despite their seemingly optimistic and empowering...[ read more ]
By: Jenn TeGrotenhuis, LMHC John and Shannon brought their tattered marriage to therapy, to see if they could salvage it from an affair. Right away, we discovered they had a deep habitual communication pattern. John had a veneer of sweetness that we decided to call the “chill dude.” He liked to maintain this state of seeming “easy-going,” which appeared flexible...[ read more ]
January is Mental Wellness Month! Focusing a few minutes every day on enhancing mental wellness can increase resilience, help manage stress, and build on an overall sense of well-being. Mental Wellness also helps combat symptoms of serious mental illness. If the concept of mental wellness is new to you, consider the following steps that can easily be added...[ read more ]
By: Robert Narvarra As the holiday season draws closer, families are faced with the uncertainty of how exactly these events will unfold. Traditions and long-held practices in celebrating holidays are up in the air as the world continues to grapple with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CDC, about 41% of the population in the U.S....[ read more ]
By: Shauna Springer As a nation simultaneously struggling with a healthcare pandemic, an economic crisis, and significant social justice issues, heightened levels of anxiety and stress have become the norm. That’s why now is a critical time to gain a better understanding of PTSD—and how to recognize its symptoms in ourselves and those around...[ read more ]
