“It’s your fault… no, it’s your fault… no, it's your fault…” Does this blame game sound familiar? We have a tendency to assign fault to ourselves or others, for things that go wrong both inside and outside of our control. But is it always helpful, or even accurate? Dr. Amber Labow urges us to look...Continue Reading
Our capacity to connect with others is key to our psychological health, and the way that we express our emotions is key to our capacity to form close relationships. Social signaling - non-verbal signs we convey to others - has a strong impact when it comes to forming and maintaining our relationships.Continue Reading
In part 2 of this 2-part post on borderline personality disorder or BPD, Dr Danit Nitka explores some of the specifics of therapy for people with BPD and what's important to know in that process.Continue Reading
In part 1 of this 2-part post on borderline personality disorder or BPD, Dr Danit Nitka explores what BPD is and gives advice on how individuals can get the help they need.Continue Reading
Focus on the future is often accompanied by worries about hypothetical situations. Indeed, the things we care about the most are often ambiguous and unknowable.Continue Reading
Although it’s understandable to want to avoid negative emotions, either by numbing ourselves when they arise, or wishing we could eliminate them altogether, there are several reasons why this isn’t actually a good idea.Continue Reading
“Personality disorders” are essentially specific groups of traits that whether too high or too low, have come to cause life difficulties. Learn more in Danit's blog post.Continue Reading
Core beliefs are deep-seated, and act as a lens through which we see ourselves and the world. These beliefs often go unrecognized, and yet they constantly affect our lives. Read this blog post for tips on how you can recognize them and challenge your unhelpful ones.Continue Reading
There is nothing wrong with being introverted! It doesn't mean you have social anxiety, maybe you just prefer to spend time on your own and cherish fewer and more intimate friendships. Read on for more on the topic!Continue Reading
À quel moment et comment peut-on déterminer si le perfectionnisme est néfaste ou devient contre-productif? Pour répondre à cette question, il faut établir la distinction entre le perfectionnisme sain de celui qui est problématique.Continue Reading
