If you’ve been through a difficult childhood or an abusive relationship, you probably don’t consider your trauma as having a single event. You might even wonder whether trauma therapies will work for your situation, since it’s hard to pinpoint where exactly your trauma comes from. Many people think EMDR only works for single traumatic incidents, but this powerful therapy can be remarkably effective for complex trauma too. Here’s what you need to know about how EMDR addresses long-term, ongoing trauma.

Parenting a teenager with ADHD comes with unique challenges and rewards. The teenage years can be especially tough with the added issues of hormone changes, increased academic pressures, and the journey toward independence. Understanding how to support your teen during this critical developmental period can make all the difference in their success and well-being.

As our understanding of the human brain deepens, we’re learning more about how neurodivergent and neurotypical minds work differently. Yet despite this progress, persistent myths and stigmas continue to surround conditions like autism and ADHD. These misconceptions create unnecessary barriers for neurodivergent people to succeed in school, work, and independent life. They also prevent our communities from fully appreciating the unique strengths they bring to our shared human experience.

Conflict is an inevitable part of any relationship. Whether you’ve been together for months or decades, disagreements will arise. The difference between healthy and destructive relationships isn’t the absence of conflict; it’s how partners navigate those challenging moments together. When you can communicate effectively during heated discussions, they can become opportunities to strengthen your bond and solve problems as a team.

For transgender people, the journey toward self-understanding and acceptance isn't always easy to put into words. Between navigating societal stigma, processing complex emotions, and dealing with the very real mental health challenges that come with living in a world that doesn't always affirm your identity, sometimes language just doesn't cut it.

Trauma can happen to anyone. A car accident, the sudden loss of a loved one, or a single frightening event can leave lasting impacts that affect how we think, feel, and move through the world. But there’s another type of trauma that works differently: it develops from repeated exposure to harmful experiences over time. This is called complex trauma, and understanding its unique nature is crucial for recognizing its effects and finding the right path to healing.

When you lose a pet, the grief you feel is indescribable especially to those who have never loved a pet before. We are often taught by our families to keep our big emotions under wraps and so it can be difficult to convey the depth of what we’re feeling to others.

If you’ve been struggling with intense emotions, difficulty in relationships, or harmful coping behaviors, you may have heard about dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). This evidence-based treatment has helped countless people develop healthier ways of managing their emotions and improving their relationships with both themselves and others.

Anxiety attacks feel scary. Your heart races, your mind spirals with worry, and it feels like you’ve lost control. While anxiety attacks are by nature difficult to control, there are effective techniques you can use to ground yourself and regain calm in the moment. When your mind is racing and your body is flooded with anxious energy, having a toolkit of proven strategies can make all the difference. Here are six practical tips to help you navigate an anxiety attack.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues, but many people don’t fully understand their own symptoms or even recognize that they’re experiencing anxiety. Whether you have a racing heart before a big presentation, restless nights filled with “what ifs,” or a persistent sense of dread without an obvious cause, anxiety can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what’s happening inside your own body and mind. Let’s explore what anxiety really is and where it comes from.

When someone we love is struggling with depression, it’s hard to know how to respond. We want to ease their pain, but depression isn’t something that can be “fixed” overnight. It’s an ongoing process that needs our patience, compassion, and understanding. It’s also not a type of healing that can be forced on another person. If your partner is navigating depression, your role isn’t to heal them; it’s to stand beside them as they move through it. Here are some practical ways you can support your partner while also taking care of yourself.

When we feel unheard in our relationships, it can be deeply painful. Over time, that sense of disconnection can chip away at intimacy, trust, and even our willingness to speak up. It’s a common issue that brings couples into therapy every day. The good news is that communication ruts are normal in relationships, and they can be repaired. With the right approach, you can reopen dialogue and start feeling heard again and help your partner feel the same. Let’s explore why this happens and what you can do to change it.

Grief is, unfortunately, an inescapable part of the human experience. Even though we’ll all grieve someone or something at one point in our lives, it still feels incredibly isolating.

Play is how kids explore the world, express their emotions, and make sense of their experiences. But what happens when a child is struggling emotionally or behaviorally and doesn’t yet have the words to describe what’s going on? This is where play therapy comes in. It’s a developmentally appropriate therapeutic approach that uses the power of play to help children heal and understand themselves better. Let’s explore what play therapy is, how it works, common techniques, and why it can be so effective.

In a world where children are often expected to communicate like little adults, it can be easy to forget that language is something they’re still learning. Here are five key ways that play therapy helps children develop communication skills.

Anxious moments are a natural part of life, even for children. But when anxiety gets overwhelming or doesn’t go away, it can affect their health, relationships, and ability to learn and grow. As a parent, caregiver, or educator, it’s natural to want to help. But since children often don’t have the words to express their anxiety, you might have a hard time understanding the root cause of their behavior. Understanding how children experience and show anxiety as a form of distress is an important first step in helping them. Here are six practical tips to support a child dealing with anxiety.

Adolescence is a time of both self-discovery and emotional highs and lows. While it’s normal to be moody and occasionally sad during the teen years, persistent feelings of hopelessness, irritability, and withdrawal are symptoms of depression. This serious mental health condition affects an estimated 13% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the U.S.

If you’re the parent of a teenager, you’ve probably experienced it: one moment they’re laughing with the family at dinner, and the next, they’re slamming their bedroom door with tears in their eyes. These emotional rollercoasters can be both baffling and frustrating, but they’re also incredibly common. Mood swings are a hallmark of adolescence, and understanding why they happen is a key step in staying connected with your teen.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood as simply bad behavior or being distracted. But beneath the surface, ADHD is a condition that directly impacts the brain’s executive functioning, which is the set of mental skills that help us plan, focus, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks.

Recently, we’ve been using the term neurodivergent more widely, and for good reason. As awareness around mental health and neurological differences grows, many people are beginning to wonder whether their unique ways of thinking, processing, and interacting with the world might actually be a form of neurodivergence.