by Nitasha Strait | Jun 16, 2020 | Better You Tips, Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter (BLM): an international human rights movement and hashtag #BlackLivesMatter, originating from within the Black community. This movement campaigns against violence and systemic racism towards Black people. It was born in response to the 2012 murder... by Nitasha Strait | Jun 15, 2020 | Better You Tips, Black Lives Matter, Therapy
We reach out in the throes of a Black Lives Matter movement in hopes that we find you well, though we are aware that there is a good chance you are not. Just as we reached out to you at the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, we are reaching out to you during... by Michael Galarraga | Mar 31, 2020 | Communication, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma
Transference and Countertransference Experiences in the therapeutic relationship are important parts of understanding the therapeutic relationship you have with your therapist. Processing through your experiences in the therapeutic relationship can be helpful to... by Nitasha Strait | Mar 17, 2020 | Anxiety, Better You Tips, Telehealth, Therapy
Social distancing, what the heck does that mean for me?! The coronavirus has taken over our conversations, our media, but hopefully not our health. We have taken immense pride in staying up to date with information surrounding the coronavirus and a time of social... by Michael Galarraga | Mar 6, 2020 | Better You Tips, Communication, Communication, Relationships, Sex and Sexuality Tips, Therapy
Considering therapy, but not sure how genderism in the therapeutic relationship or therapist’s approach impacts you? You are not alone in asking this question. Your last therapeutic relationship may have had an impact on you and you are searching for something... by Lena Hayes | Aug 21, 2019 | Better You Tips, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Late Teen, Young Adult, Trauma
If you have been thinking about getting trauma-focused therapy for you or your child, it will be helpful to learn what to expect from trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Trauma happens when an experience disrupts a person’s sense of safety and their... by Lena Hayes | Aug 21, 2019 | Better You Tips, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Late Teen, Young Adult, Therapy, Trauma
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is used to treat childhood trauma. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy helps people between 3 and 21-years-old who are experiencing significant difficulties related to traumatic life events. Trauma happens... by Nitasha Strait | May 16, 2018 | Body Parts, Sex and Sexuality Tips
You probably think cisgendered male genitalia is so simple – the penis and the testicles. By taking a closer look, you will see that there are many more intricacies of the cisgendered male genitalia than just the penis and testicles. How does a penis become... by Nicole Williams | Feb 20, 2018 | Anxiety, Better You Tips
Navigating the line between clinical anxiety and healthy anxiety may seem like a complicated process. Recognizing, understanding, and classifying symptoms as a clinical anxiety disorder can be crucial to gaining control. From an evolutionary perspective, anxiety works... by Nitasha Strait | Feb 16, 2018 | Better You Tips, Communication, Relationships, Weddings
You’re engaged, congratulations! Now that you’re a newly engaged couple, you’re probably wondering what’s next? With all the excitement, it’s hard to think straight. Emotions will run high as you will have so much planning as a newly engaged couple....