Reflections: Clinical & Human

The depths of the human experience is endless. Here on our blog, our therapists explore and share their ideas around psychotherapy and what it means to be a human.

Connection vs Attachment
Michael Cruz, MHC-LP February 6, 2023
As humans, social connection is a highly sought out quality and resource we offer to one another. Social relationships are part of our human nature.
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Write your own obituary
Talia Akerman January 31, 2023
This exercise can actually be life-affirming. Hear us out…
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Non-violent communication
Brianna Halasa, MHC-LP January 25, 2023
Emotional abuse is a violent and pervasive form of communication. But what does non-violent communication look like?
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Mental health benefits of journaling
Kirk Pineda, MHC-LP January 24, 2023
Did you know that keeping a journal is one of the simplest ways to boost your mental health? Here’s how to make this practice a habit (and reap its many benefits).
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Signs that you're healing
Nayera Elsayed January 17, 2023
Have you ever wondered if all this therapy and inner work is even doing anything?
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What is emotional addiction?
Andrea Brunetti January 10, 2023
Can people actually be addicted to emotions? Science tells us: yes. Here’s what that looks like and why it happens.
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Cognitive biases 101
Juli Walchuk, MHC-LP January 4, 2023
A quick crash course on 10 of the most common thinking traps.
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Exposure therapy
Michael Cruz, MHC-LP December 28, 2022
While avoidance may seem like a good idea at first, long-term it can make anxiety and phobias worse. Enter exposure therapy.
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Digital wellness
Humantold December 27, 2022
For better and for worse, technology has changed the way we live our lives. Here’s how to find that elusive tech-life balance.
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Chocolate on the brain
Rachel Landman, LMHC & COO December 18, 2022
Does chocolate really make everything better?
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