by Susan Smith | Feb 5, 2026 | All Posts, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Susan Smith
Coping With Social Rejection and Relationship Wounding Susan Smith Healing Social Rejection Through IFS Therapy Why is rejection so painful? Research shows that the psychological experience of social rejection activates pain networks in the brain. This may be because,...
by AJ Grovert | Feb 2, 2026 | AJ Grovert, All Posts, Neurodivergence
Explaining Autism to Your Child with Higher Support Needs Simple ways to speak truth, build trust, and honor who they are Dr. AJ Grovert When your child receives an autism diagnosis, your first instinct might be to protect them. Especially if your child has higher...
by Cory Degnen | Jan 29, 2026 | All Posts, Cory Degnen, Men's Mental Health
Masculinity and Sexual Health: How Cultural Messages Shape Men’s Intimacy Dr. Cory Degnen Many men feel pressure to “perform” during sex — to always be ready, always strong, always confident. But beneath that pressure lies a deeper truth: sexuality is vulnerable,...
by Sarah Long | Jan 26, 2026 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, In Times Like These, Sarah Long, Trauma Recovery
Holding Fear and Grief Without Collapsing: Staying Human in Violent Times Dr. Sarah Long I almost didn’t write this. Not because it doesn’t matter—but because it feels really hard to find the right words. There’s also a particular kind of fatigue and helplessness that...
by Susan Smith | Jan 20, 2026 | All Posts, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Personal Growth, Susan Smith
Letting Go to Begin Again: IFS Therapy and the New Year Susan Smith When the New Year Feels Heavy Instead of Hopeful It’s been a tough year for many, and perhaps it has been for you too. After the holidays, weariness often sets in. Nights remain long, days stay short,...
by Sarah Long | Jan 16, 2026 | All Posts, Assessment, Neurodivergence, Sarah Long, Trauma Recovery
Is It ADHD or Something Else? Understanding ADHD Mimickers Dr. Sarah Long At The Catalyst Center, we often work with individuals and families who are trying to understand whether ADHD is truly the best explanation for attention and executive functioning challenges —...
