Have you ever wondered why you sometimes feel calm and relaxed in certain situations but anxious and stressed in others? Polyvagal Theory offers a compelling explanation to help us understand how our bodies discern safety from perceived threats. This theory, developed...
Over the years, the Biopsychosocial Model has been instrumental in client-centered care for both psychiatry and therapy, leading to effective and individualized treatment and interventions for all types of mental health concerns. However, until recently, it missed an...
Once, two lumberjacks were tasked with chopping wood for ten hours every day. One lumberjack chopped constantly throughout the ten hours and never paused or took a break. The other lumberjack chopped wood for nine hours, but every day, he also took one hour off in the...
There has been a lot of spirited discussion on the topic of whether or not psychotherapy is helpful or even necessary for people to participate in the long term. Some of these conversations involve concerns that therapy is generally over-relied upon, perpetually...
The impact of early childhood experiences on an individual’s mental and emotional well-being cannot be overstated. For men who have faced abuse during their formative years, the effects can linger into adulthood, influencing relationships, self-esteem, and...