therapy blog
A lot of social media has picked up on therapy lingo, but it doesn't always get the definitions right - including professionals. The term "gaslighting" is frequently used incorrectly (if you're not sure what that is, you can read about it here) and more recently the term "self-gaslighting" has been gaining a lot of traction. So can you gaslight yourself?
Read MoreIt would have been less entertaining to watch, but truly this whole dilemma could have been solved by the following adjustment.
Read MoreWhile I’m so happy that mental health conversations are becoming more mainstream and many people are finding information and validation through social media, there are some terms that are getting misused. Gaslighting is one that I keep seeing online that is not always being used correctly.
Read MoreI think it’s fair to say that we’ve all had an apology that either didn’t feel sincere, the person didn’t take full responsibility, or they deflected to another issue.
Read MoreMany of us grew up in sexual secrecy. Afraid to speak up, we often learn to associate pleasure with guilt and shame.
Read MoreImagine a partner who puts your needs before their own. A partner who demands very little of you, always does what you ask, and doesn’t bring up problems in the relationship. Sounds great, right?
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