Counseling & Coaching
We can try to be more like Oprah and Gayle in our close friendships, but we often miss the mark. When the negatives in your friendship start to drown out the positives, it may be time for friendship therapy, which is like couples therapy for friends. Friendship therapists employ many…
Brainwashing is an outdated psychological concept, but narcissistic cult leaders can still exercise extreme influence over smart, sane, “regular” people. You can protect yourself from cultic mind control techniques by learning the warning signs and asking the right questions. Destructive cults use love-bombing, isolation, and phobia indoctrination to overwhelm cognition. …
MMHAM offers a special opportunity this July for people of all backgrounds to evaluate their cultural identity and take stock of their mental health. Race and mental illness are touchy subjects for most of us, and if you’re multi-racial, Black, or Asian American, racial identity can feel like a burden….
They say that when you grieve, you deny the reality of the situation. This isn’t happening, this can’t be happening. You also feel extremely angry. You direct this anger at your loved ones, maybe even the person you’ve lost. How could you do this to me? How could you leave…
World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10th in over 100 countries to promote mental health awareness and advocate for individuals with mental health issues. Since its inception in 1992, World Mental Health Day has helped to expand knowledge, advocate against social stigmas, and support people suffering from…
Hello. My name is Yvette Lopez and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Thriveworks. The question has been asked, “How do you support a friend who has been discriminated against?” The number one thing that your friend will probably be looking for is for you to listen, provide that…
I have been sober for over four years. I am in amazement as I type that, but I also reflect on the terribly long and hard road it took me to get to where I am today. I used to be known as a “chronic relapser.” In other words, I…