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Our nervous system loves familiarity. When something is familiar, even if it is painful, our brain registers it as "known" therefore "safe".

Change is uncomfortable, but discomfort doesn't mean you are doing anything wrong or dangerous. We learn outside of our comfort zone.

Guilt and shame are often used interchangeably, but psychologically these experiences are quite different. Guilt tells us that we did something bad, while shame tells us that we are bad.

Distinguishing between guilt and shame matters. Check out our latest blog to read more about the key differences and how to challenge feelings of shame!

The Difference Between Guilt and Shame: Why It Matters People often confuse shame and guilt or use them interchangeably. However, there are a few key differences, and it’s helpful to know what these differences are. Why distinguishing between guilt and shame matters. When it comes to guilt vs. shame, the details matter. Psychologically, these experien...

Avoidance feels good short-term, but it keeps you stuck. It reinforces the belief that what you feel is unsafe, even when it isn’t. Every time you avoid, you miss the chance to disprove the fear. Your brain learns safety through experience, so allow yourself the experience!

If you (or someone you know) has lost a client and found yourself carrying it quietly, you're not alone.

This monthly group is a space to slow down, talk openly, and connect with other professionals who truly understand the impact of client loss.

🗓️Starts Feb. 17th
⏱️Meets every 3rd Tuesday, 6:30-7:30pm
💵$30 per session, Spots Limited
📍Brookfield, WI

Text 414-539-2956 or email
[email protected] to RSVP

See you there! :)

Imposter syndrome is the persistent feeling that you’re not as competent at your job as others perceive you to be and that your success is due to luck, timing, or even deception, rather than skill or effort. The impact of imposter syndrome doesn’t just stop at self-doubt.
To compensate, some people may push themselves even harder; working longer hours, over-preparing, or avoiding asking for help. Over time, this leads to exhaustion, emotional depletion, and ultimately: burnout (which we discussed last week!)

You’re Not a Fraud, You Just Have an Imposter Syndrome Think you’re a fraud? You’re not. It might just be imposter syndrome. Learn what it is, why it happens, and how to start feeling confident again.

Do you suffer from late-night anxiety spirals, Sunday dread, a sense of falling short despite working harder than ever? If so, you might be struggling with burnout. It’s real. And it’s more common than you might think.

Often, burnout doesn’t show up in dramatic ways. It sneaks in slowly, showing up as apathy, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion. Read our blog to learn more about what burnout is and how you can heal from it:

Burnout: What is it and how can we heal? Burnout can leave you drained, anxious, and unmotivated. Find out what causes it, how to spot the signs, and what you can do to feel better again.

Why does it seem like more people have anxiety today, than even just 10 years ago? Is anxiety actually more prevalent today? Yes and no.

While anxiety is not "new", many people have observed a significant increase in anxiety levels among all ages. Our recent blog post explores some of the factors that contribute to this.

Take a look!

Is Anxiety More Prevalent Today? Why does anxiety feel more common today? Increased awareness, social media, and online bullying contribute to rising anxiety levels across all ages.

In the last few weeks, how often have you seen someone use the term "gaslight" on social media? How often has someone called themselves "OCD" because they like things neat and tidy? This is pop psychology.

The psychological terms and facts (pop psychology) that you learn on social media can be very different when compared to actual psychological terms and facts. Often times, pop psychology generalizes, oversimplifies, and misinterprets the actual principles that they are based on.

Check out our blog post about pop psychology vs. actual psychology, and the harm that can come from misusing and misunderstanding these concepts.

Pop Psychology vs. Actual Psychology Uncover the differences between pop psychology and real psychology. Learn how misusing terms like 'gaslighting' and 'narcissism' can lead to misunderstandings.

One of the biggest challenges to therapy is finding a therapist that is a good fit for you. The therapeutic relationship is incredibly important, because it supports healthy communication, honesty, security, and vulnerability. All of which are essential for having success in therapy.

Take a look at our blog post to learn more about how to find, and math, with the best therapist for you!

How to Find and Match With a Therapist Finding the right therapist goes beyond a simple search. Get practical advice for selecting a therapist who can effectively support your mental health journey.

Do you feel comfortable talking about mental health? Although nearly one in five adults in the United States have experienced symptoms of a mental illness, it still highly stigmatized.

So how do we destigmatize discussion of mental health? Well, you've probably heard that the best way to stop the stigma, is to just start talking about it. Of course, this is way easier said than done, and it will probably feel pretty uncomfortable at first.

Read our blog post to get some tips on how to feel more confident with talking about mental health!

How to Get Comfortable with Talking About Mental Health Learn practical tips and strategies to confidently discuss mental health, break the stigma, and support yourself and others in meaningful conversations.

There has recently been a huge increase in the term “narcissist” or "narcissism" floating around the internet, particularly on social media platforms.

The good news is that narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) isn’t nearly as common as the media makes it out to be. The bad news is that people don’t have to have a diagnosis in order to be bad people.

If you'd like to learn more about NPD and personality disorders in general, check out our blog post!

How Do I Know if Someone Has Narcissistic Personality Disorder? "Narcissist" is trending on social media! Let's clear up what a personality disorder truly is and isn't, focusing on the real Narcissistic Personality Disorder.