Parentification's Devastating Consequences on Childhood
Trauma is intergenerational. Parentification often gets passed down from one generation to the next. The earlier it begins and the longer it lasts, the more detrimental it is to the child.
Grow Your Toolbox With Healthy Coping Skills
Both healthy and unhealthy coping skills offer relief. But, unhealthy coping mechanisms tend to only provide temporary relief and they can be detrimental in the long run. They can lead to a toxic cycle of dependency since the key issues don't get resolved.
When Unhealthy Coping Skills No Longer Serve You
Both healthy and unhealthy coping skills can offer temporary relief from our problems. Unhealthy coping skills are like a heavy suit of armor that lets us hide from the issues or shield us temporarily from the fallout. Using this suit of armor is exhausting and never fully addresses the key issue.
A Holistic Healing Approach to Transforming Your Life
Therapy is not a cure-all. To have the best results that last the longest, healing needs a holistic approach. This means ensuring that you are taking care of your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social health.
The Pink Orgasm Tax: End Orgasm Inequality
During sexual intimacy with a partner, 95% of heterosexual men report usually or always orgasming. For lesbian women, the rates are 86% and for heterosexual women, it is only 65%.
One Easy Trick To Make Yourself Happier
Emotions are contagious. Negative thoughts turn into negative feelings. Negative feelings turn to negative behaviors. Break the cycle with this one easy solution.
How I Protect My Children Against Sexual Assault
As a parent, the idea of harm falling onto my children is terrifying. It is a fear that keeps me up at night. As a Forensic Psychologist, I see the dark side of humanity. With my experience, I'm using these methods to protect them from sexual assault.
Can Relationships Survive Cheating?
Although cheating is an enormous act of betrayal, it is possible to repair the relationship. Some couples can address the root causes of the infidelity, leading to a stronger, more resilient partnership.
Inmates Have One Horrific Thing In Common
You now have membership in one of the depressing clubs: Adverse Childhood Experience Group. What does this membership offer? Behavioral problems, physical health problems, and mental health issues.
3 Surprising Tips for Optimal Cognitive Function
Prioritizing brain health is a lifelong investment that pays off when you need it most. The common tactics are exercise, a healthy diet, stress management, good sleep, and challenging the brain. By adopting the more surprising techniques above, you can improve your cognitive functioning.