It’s believed that everyone dreams for about two hours each night, even if you don’t remember your dreams. It’s also common to have numerous dreams each night, with the average dream lasting only between 5-20 minutes (1). The most intense and memorable dreams happen during the REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep. People experience [...]
It’s well-known that counselors and healthcare workers should be regularly engaging in self-care as part of their personal and professional well-being. Self-care can help mitigate the risk of burnout, and it’s also important for protecting your self-esteem, boosting your happiness, and managing your overall emotional health. Unfortunately, even though counselors are quick to recommend self-care for their [...]
Fewer dynamics can be more challenging for therapists than clients who respond minimally and without significant emotion in session. It is difficult to want to help someone who seemingly remains on the surface level. It is also unnerving to feel like you’re not doing enough as a clinician when working with these types of [...]
It’s no secret that networking is one of the most valuable skills a therapist can have in building and maintaining their practice. Prioritizing your network helps you stay connected with other colleagues, remain updated on changing industry trends, and attract new clients. That said, networking doesn’t have to be synonymous with large social gatherings or handing [...]
Even if you haven’t defined your values or specified the role they play in your daily functioning, your values drive everything you do. They help you make both large and small decisions, they shape relationships, and they play a significant role in your mental health and overall quality of life. It’s believed that living congruently within [...]
Ever wonder why we talk about feeling butterflies in your stomach? Or have you ever made an important decision based on a gut reaction? While these cliches have merit in mainstream conversation, they likely speak to the relationship shared between the gut and brain. Emerging research in both biology and medicine studies the interconnected dynamics [...]
A sex addict refers to a person who experiences problematic, disturbing, or compulsive sexual behaviors that feel out of control. People with a sex addiction are preoccupied with sexual fantasies, masturbation, pornography, or specific sexual activities. This preoccupation affects other areas of functioning, such as relationships, work, and physical health. Is Sex Addiction Real? [...]
Although porn addiction isn’t classified as a mental health condition in the DSM, many experts agree that it’s possible to watch porn compulsively and exhibit the same addictive tendencies as someone might with substances or other behavioral patterns. Porn addiction can be insidious, but it may affect one’s self-esteem, relationships, and physical and emotional self-care. It [...]
It’s no secret that porn use is rampant and prevalent. Pornhob alone states that it has over 150 million daily active visitors, which averages to 3.2 billion views per month (1). Additional research shows that 54% of teenagers have seen porn by the time they reach age 13, and 73% of teenagers ages 13 to [...]
Although schizophrenia can significantly impact someone’s personality and functioning, it is not classified as a personality disorder. Instead, it falls under the category of psychotic disorders in the DSM. That said, it is possible to experience comorbid personality disorders with schizophrenia. In addition, many symptoms in both conditions overlap. Understanding Psychotic Disorders Psychotic disorders refer [...]
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