The blinking of the cursor… The rumbling of your ceiling fan… The mindless fixation of a brain stuck in a state of freeze. Unable to make a mental move, thinking but not formulating anything of substance. This description attempts to encapsulate the feelings that an...
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Tips from The Better You Institute
As an experienced team of therapists, we understand the various challenges and difficulties that people may encounter in their lives. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, dealing with anxiety, or simply looking to make positive changes in your life, we are here to support you every step of the way.
What is Intimate Partner Violence?
Our intimate relationships are vital to our lives as we share our most important moments with our partners. However, sometimes those relationships can become unsafe or unhealthy. If you feel unsafe in your relationship, you may be in an intimate partner violent (IPV)...
The Power of Muscle Relaxation Techniques in Collegiate Sports: Enhancing Performance and Well-Being
Collegiate sports demand peak physical performance, mental fortitude, and unwavering dedication. Athletes push their bodies and minds to the limit to achieve excellence. The physical side of training is often prioritized and valued over mental performance. However,...
6 Myths of Therapy Debunked
Therapy still holds stigmas such as “If I go to therapy, I am crazy!” Luckily, the understanding and appreciation for therapy have started to shift over the past few decades. However, there is still more work to do, and myths of therapy to continue to be debunked....
The F- Word: Forgiveness in 7 Simple Steps
How do you define forgiveness? What has your family, friends, an institution, or life taught you about responding to an offense? Most people understand on a fundamental level that letting go of past offenses is a healthy practice. There are many misconceptions about...
Mastering the Art of Setting Strong Boundaries
In a world that emphasizes constant connection, setting boundaries with people is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and well-being. Many consider boundaries a method of keeping others at arms' length. In actuality, boundaries are often the guidelines for...
Embracing Growth: The Power of a Growth Mindset in a Fixed World
In our pursuit of success and personal development, we often encounter two distinct mindsets that shape our approach to challenges and learning: the fixed mindset and the growth mindset. Coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, these mindsets significantly impact how we...
Why does the child abuse I experienced still affect me as an adult?
When you cried as a child, did someone hug you, scold you, hit you, or ignore you for hours, sometimes days? Hopefully hugged, but if you are reading this, more likely scolded, hit, or ignored you. As a child, your brain is a lump of clay waiting to be sculpted by...
10 steps to living your best life
What do you think is preventing you from enjoying the life you want? Are you trying to please everyone? Do you compare yourself to others? Are you afraid to fail? If any of these questions struck a chord with you, then you might not be living your best life or the...
Discerning Self-Esteem and Confidence
When people discuss their perception of themselves and their relationship with self, terms like confidence and self-esteem often appear interchangeably. While these terms share a close connection, self-esteem, and confidence are distinct concepts that influence our...