Adult bullies on TV are typically shown getting a visit by the karma wheel. But if you have to deal with an adult bully you might find real life is rarely so simple and satisfying. If you have to deal with an adult bully, you're not alone. A 2017 survey by the...
Raising a teenager can be one of the most challenging experiences a parent will go through. But parenting an angry teen can take things to a whole new level. Teenagers are in an awkward transitional stage. They're dealing with hormonal changes that are out of their...
If your child is sensitive to the emotions of others, worrisome and easily overwhelmed by changes, new people or environments, you may be parenting a highly sensitive child. Parenting can be demanding, and parenting a highly sensitive child presents additional...
Whenever I talk with clients about social media and mental health, it's typically about the negative consequences of social media. After all, it's not very often clients discuss positive experiences related to social media in the therapy room. At this point, most...
Narcissists are known for their charm and infectious enthusiasm, showing this side only to distant admirers. But living or working closely with a narcissist can be harmful to mental health and, at times, outright dangerous. If you want to survive the encounter with a...
If you’re reading this, you likely already know that to be healthy you have to exercise regularly. But did you know that it's entirely possible to have an exercise addiction? In fact, it is estimated that 3% of regular gym goers are exercise addicts. This number can...
If you have ADHD, you may have wondered if what you eat affects your symptoms. Well, the answer is a simple: yes, there is such a thing as an ADHD Diet. Science has long proven that our diet contributes to many of the major diseases we encounter in life such as Heart...
If you've recently found yourself wondering if you're struggling with a midlife crisis or depression, it's time to figure it out so you can get started on the right path to being the best version of you and your life. It's pretty common to confuse the symptoms of a...
Of all the skills I've learned in the last decade, there's one that stands apart from the rest as the most valuable: learning to be comfortable with discomfort. It's the one skill you can learn that will make everything else in life easier. You can begin to master...