"Using substances ... it's a real easy escape to take yourself out of a stressful situation. I knew I was in trouble." ...

Mastering the art of self-awareness isn’t just about having a grasp on your own emotional wellbeing, feelings, and situations, it’s also instrumental in shaping our social connections and behavior in ...

In a recent podcast interview with trauma expert Lisa Cooper Ellison, Ellison asked me whether trauma conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex post-traumatic stress ...

Everyone experiences difficulties in their daily lives that keep them from being their best selves. Whether it's trying to eat healthy or get enough sleep, these issues can easily snowball into bigger ...

Source: altanaka / Shutterstock / Used with permission. In today’s post, I share findings about associations between clients’ spiritual struggles, psychological distress, and treatment outcomes during ...

There is no doubt that this past year has been an incredibly trying time for everyone. While we are finally seeing hopeful signs of the eventual end of Covid-19—or at least the new normal that’s ...

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The unlikeliest of heroes led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a series win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series. Lost in the shuffle of the series win for the Dodgers were ...

A small business owner faces a list of struggles every day just to stay in business. Without the deep resources large corporations have, small businesses find themselves working hard to generate ...

During Women’s History Month, Latinas’ contributions, accomplishments, and struggles are too often overlooked. Latinas In The U.S. Just over two-thirds of the Latina population is native-born, and ...