Therapy

Understanding Limerence and Addressing it in Therapy

What is Limerence - Addressing in therapy

Limerence is intense infatuation marked by obsessive thoughts: Feels like love, but driven by fantasy Can cause anxiety and impaired judgment Therapy explores unmet needs and boundaries You probably already know how the rush of a new romantic infatuation feels. The butterflies in your stomach associated with falling in love are quintessential to the human […]

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Recognizing Projection as a Defense Mechanism

Recognizing Projection as a Defense Mechanism

Projection means attributing your feelings to others: Common in anxiety, shame, or conflict Often unconscious Therapy builds self-awareness and emotional ownership Developed over 100 years ago, the concept of defense mechanisms is one of Sigmund Freud’s most useful psychoanalytical theories. He suggested that people use defense mechanisms — repression, projection, regression and reaction formation —

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How to Recognize Self-Sabotage

Recognizing Self-Sabotage - The Signs

Self-sabotage is behavior that blocks your own goals: Avoiding success, procrastination, negative self-talk Often linked to fear or low self-worth Identifying patterns is the first step to change Have you ever felt the whole world was working against you but couldn’t pinpoint exactly whom to blame? Well, perhaps it’s not the world; it’s you. Almost

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Conflict Resolution Therapies

Conflict Resolution Therapies

Conflict between individuals is a normal part of life. While most people don’t find it too difficult to talk through differences and reach common ground, those struggling with mental health or a substance abuse disorder may not be able to reach an agreement on their own. This is where conflict resolution techniques can help. With

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Getting Help When You Have No One to Talk To

How to get help when you have no one to talk to

Are you experiencing mental health problems? Do you feel isolated and misunderstood, unsure where to turn to? You don’t have to face these feelings alone. Whether you’re experiencing depression or anxiety or just feeling overwhelmed, mental health support is available to guide you toward better days. From professional counseling to online resources, there are countless

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Understanding Gardener’s Theory to Intelligence

Gardener's Theory to Intelligence

Gardner’s theory expands intelligence beyond IQ: 8+ types like linguistic, musical, interpersonal Recognizes different strengths Shifts focus from test scores to diverse abilities When we think about intelligence, the first image that often comes to mind is someone excelling in academics or solving complex problems. Indeed, the American Psychological Association reports that intelligence, along with

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What to Talk About in Therapy

what to talk about while in therapy

People are usually happy to see a doctor to improve their physical health, but they’re often less receptive to the idea of therapy. A good therapist can help people work through a variety of issues if they approach the sessions with an open mind. If you’ve ever wondered what to talk about in therapy and

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