There are a lot of factors affecting our overall mood and level of happiness. Some of these are environmental, such as our work or school situation, our families, and our level of social support. Other factors are more internal and thought-driven. But of all the…
There are a great many reasons that might compel a person to seek the help of a therapist. Broadly speaking, the two most common reasons are depression and anxiety. But there are many others as well, such as relationship issues, substance or behavioral addiction, significant…
In my last post, “What are triggers?” I defined a trigger as any form of stimulus that evokes recall (usually unconsciously) of a painful or traumatic event. In this article, I wanted to explore more closely what happens when one is triggered. If the trigger…
By now, you have probably heard (or used) the term “trigger” in casual conversation to refer to a certain type of experience. But what exactly is meant by this term? A basic definition is this: a trigger is any form of stimulus that evokes recall…
During my career as an individual therapist in Dallas, TX, I have noticed that many of my clients have something in common: they are kind, caring people, but they are not always very good at caring for themselves. Part of the reason for this is…
There is no denying the importance of human relationships when it comes to our mental well-being. Humans are social creatures, and as recent events have made clear, most of us are not good at self-isolation. Our need to interact with others is built into our…