The process of starting a new relationship can be exciting. However, it's also one of the most vulnerable positions we can be in. We put our trust and faith into the arms of another person and…
It's no secret that going to therapy is easily one of the best things you can do for your mental health. So when it comes to managing conditions like depression or anxiety, therapy can be a…
When adulting is harder than you ever imagined, or when life has thrown you a seemingly impossible situation, depression symptoms like feeling lonely, burned out, and totally down on yourself can be part of your daily…
Most of us have experienced the truth in Neil Sedaka’s famous line: “Breaking up is hard to do”. Fortunately, breakup songs are there to remind us that we’re not alone in our times of heartbreak. Trouble…
It can feel like your whole world changes when your pet dies. Your habits and routines can change drastically and you may be reminded of your pet’s death many times throughout the day – in many…
Pet loss grief is often misunderstood in our society. The death of a pet can feel isolating and lonely because this type of grief is not widely acknowledged publicly. If you are caring for a terminally…
When an immediate family member dies, most American workplaces provide just 3 days of bereavement leave. When a close friend or beloved pet dies, most workplaces provide no leave. It can be overwhelming to think about…
Falling in love is celebrated in our favorite songs, movies and books, but falling out of love is definitely not. Break-ups aren’t pretty. They don’t come with their own soundtracks or instruction books. Surviving the end…
Boundaries are essential to all healthy relationships, and this is especially true in our relationships with our parents. Trouble is, it’s not always easy setting effective boundaries with mom and dad. In fact, parental relationships can…
Growing up with a toxic parent can really muddy the waters when it comes to assessing our personal responsibility. Both as children and as adults, we’re likely to struggle with this question in particular: To what…
