Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder. These and other disorders sound and feel scary. For some, a diagnosis provides a sense of freedom and understanding on how to conceptualize behavior. For others, a diagnosis
Recovering from a substance use disorder is no joke. The first steps of seeking help typically are urgent and guided by others. This can include entering a detoxification center, or going away for
Anger is a dirty five letter word. Vilified in our society, anger is often seen as the mark of a lesser person, who doesn’t have the self-regulation skills to express themselves thoughtfully.
We all have different social meters. Part of the gift of aging is leaning into what we truly need from our community, and on what levels we need it. It’s said that
Self-esteem is the pair of glasses through which we see our world, the doorway in decision making, and the generator of our goals and aspirations. It’s not just the way we view
