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The Truth About Perfectionism

By Tracey Bourne, posted August 5, 2021

We live in a society that values things that appear perfect. And I suppose there are things that can be perfect. Architects can draw the perfect straight line, mathematicians can solve an equation with a perfect calculation, and a chocolate cake can be perfectly moist. But as human beings, we can never reach a state […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Depression

How to Tell if Therapy is Right for You

By Tracey Bourne, posted July 26, 2021

When it comes to your physical health, it’s pretty easy to know whether or not you need to see a doctor. If you catch a cold, there’s really no need to make an appointment; however, if you break your ankle, you need to immediately get to an emergency room. But when it comes to your […]

Filed Under: General

Mental Health Habits for 2021

By Tracey Bourne, posted July 25, 2021

We live in a society that seems obsessed with physical health and weight loss. A majority of people have tried one or more diets to lose weight. People join gyms, juice, and take supplements, all in an effort to optimize their physical health. Sadly, most people don’t give their mental health a second thought. The […]

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Depression

Benefits of Co-Parenting (And How to Do It)

By Tracey Bourne, posted July 24, 2021

When two people decide to separate or divorce, the first question they usually must answer is, “What’s best for the children?” Well, according to the Third International Conference on Shared Parenting, co-sponsored by the National Parents Organization and the International Council on Shared Parenting, children need both parents in their life, no matter how those […]

Filed Under: Parenting, Separation/Divorce

The Power of Vulnerability

By Tracey Bourne, posted July 23, 2021

We live in a society that rewards those with courage and valor. We are taught from a young age that it’s good to face our fears, for doing so is often the catalyst for powerful and lasting change. And yet, how many of us allow ourselves to be vulnerable? Think of the amount of courage […]

Filed Under: Self-Esteem

How to Navigate Challenging Life Transitions

By Tracey Bourne, posted July 22, 2021

When we’re young, life transitions are fun and empowering. We go from crawling to walking, walking to running. We start with training wheels but soon no longer need them. As we age we graduate into higher grades and become more independent. But as adults, life transitions can feel not so fun and far from empowering, […]

Filed Under: General, Telehealth

A Few Causes of Low Self-Esteem & How to Improve

By Tracey Bourne, posted July 18, 2021

The origin of many human behaviors can be batted around in the nature/nurture debate. But when it comes to self-esteem, we know with absolute certainty there are always external causes of it. No child is born with low self-esteem; rather self-critical thought patterns develop over time as a result of external stimuli and input from […]

Filed Under: Self-Esteem

4 Subtle Signs of Trauma: When You’re Dealing with More Than You Think

By Tracey Bourne, posted July 17, 2021

When you think about someone experiencing trauma, incidents such as a violent or sexual assault or a terrible car accident might come to mind. But there are other, subtler forms of trauma that can negatively affect our lives and hinder our relationships. Emotional trauma is often overlooked and minimized, and we may think we’ve “gotten […]

Filed Under: Trauma / PTSD

What is EMDR?

By Tracey Bourne, posted July 16, 2021

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, or EMDR, is a set of standardized protocols that incorporate elements from many different treatment approaches. It has been researched extensively and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. What Issues Can EMDR Treat? EMDR is used to treat a variety of mental health issues including: – Panic attacks […]

Filed Under: General

You Are Not Alone: Finding Support as a Male Sexual Abuse Survivor

By Tracey Bourne, posted September 4, 2020

On an almost daily basis we hear stories of female sexual harassment and abuse in the media. Sadly, male sexual abuse is fairly common, but the issue is underreported by the media and society in general. One US-based study found that 1 in 6 boys experience some form of sexual abuse by the age of […]

Filed Under: Sexual Abuse / Trauma

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