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When thinking about abuse in romantic relationships, physical violence is often the first thing that comes to mind.  However, abusive relationships do not have to include physical violence at all. 

If you have experienced menstruation or know someone who has, you have likely heard the term "PMS," also known as Premenstrual Syndrome.  This term explains symptoms that occur with a person's [...]

Navigating peer pressure may feel like a whirlwind of emotions for young children and teens longing for acceptance by their peers during critical developmental years.  Kids experience a desire to [...]

Sports symbolize our ideals of equality, perseverance, discipline, structure, honest competition, and integrity.  Although, in any athletic environment, they are not always safe and affirming [...]

In the mental health field, several signs indicate more significant mental health diagnoses and a need for particular support; these include black and white thinking, erratic or impulsive [...]

Abandonment issues can develop at any time. Sometimes it occurs in childhood, others later in life. It all depends on the onset of the trigger.

When silence fills the therapy room, do you find yourself fidgeting, avoiding eye contact with your therapist, or feeling awkward? Silence can be a strategic tool when used mindfully, and it [...]

Self-esteem is a crucial part of how we survive the trials and tribulations of life.  Humans form an identity based on the qualities they like and dislike about themselves; how they make meaning [...]

We have all experienced toxic masculinity in some shape or form, even if we did not recognize it.  Toxic masculinity is a repressive term used to describe machismo's negative, embellished [...]

Are you an older brother, younger sister, middle, or only child?  Have you ever wondered how your sibling order has impacted your personality and the person you are now?