Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that can help manage perimenopause and menopause symptoms such as changes in mood and sleep difficulty.

False memory OCD is a subtype of OCD where a person experiences intrusive worries/doubts about their memory and then engages in compulsive behaviors aimed at neutralizing the anxiety they feel.

The hedonic treadmill, which is also known as hedonic adaptation, is the idea that people have a set level of happiness, and after increasing or decreasing in response to life events, happiness tends to return to the set level.

Prolonged exposure therapy (PE) is a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy for trauma that teaches clients to gradually approach their trauma-related feelings, memories, and situations.

"Should thoughts" can create unrealistic expectations and a sense of pressure. Values based behavior that is not based on what sounds good or what someone else says creates more motivation. The next time you act or set a goal, check that expectations are realistic, balanced and based on your values.

Procrastination can lead to stress and missed deadlines. Learn how to stop procrastinating with simple strategies like the 5-Minute Rule and task breakdowns.

Unhelpful thinking styles, like catastrophizing or overgeneralization, can distort perceptions and amplify distressing emotions, affecting mental well-being.

Main Character Syndrome (MCS) describes the tendency to view yourself as the main character, often neglecting others’ needs, which can harm relationships and authenticity.

EMDR therapy uses bilateral stimulation to help reprocess traumatic memories, promoting emotional healing and mental well-being. It is effective for treating PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.

Anxiety often “misfires” and tells us there is a threat or danger in the moment when there is not. Learn to manage this reaction more effectively.

Catastrophizing is thinking the worst possible outcome will happen and is related to anxiety and depression.

The holidays – and life itself – provide us with many opportunities to manage stress and build resilience.

Keystone habits create positive ripple effects, enhancing routines, mindset, and well-being. Learn how small changes lead to transformative growth.

Virtual reality therapy leverages immersive experiences to expose individuals to fears and phobias safely, aiding in anxiety reduction through gradual, guided exposure.

The observer self can help you get mental distance from unhelpful thoughts and make values-based choices based on a more complete sense of self, not based on what one small part of your experience may be telling you to do.

For many of us, it is meaningful and values-based to engage in the democratic process and exercise our right to vote. In the age of 24/7 news and media, however, elections can also feel anxiety-provoking and exhausting.

Neurodiversity is a general term that encompasses a range of neurodevelopmental and other conditions that impact brain function. It recognizes that no two brains are exactly alike and that brains function differently.

Most of us don’t like the feeling of pain, yet it is possible to be in pain and not experience suffering. Suffering arises when we do not accept pain and respond to pain with resistance. This creates a struggle with pain that can lead to becoming stuck in it.

Summer is typically a more carefree, less scheduled, and demanding time of year compared to the school year and it can take some time to adjust to being back at school.

Trauma bonding may sound like two people connecting over a similar difficult experience. In actual fact, trauma bonding refers to the attachment someone feels toward someone who is being abusive or causing them harm.