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Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, NCC, LPC What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and How Does it Relate to ADHD? Rejection and RSD Rejection can make us feel unappreciated or unwelcome. These are natural responses to someone pushing us away or feeling as though we are not valued. While rejection is typically not pleasant for anyone, it can trigger a strong emotional response in people with rejection sensitive dysphoria. With rejection sensitive dysphoria, these feelings can result in severe physical and…
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Steven Losardo, LMFT When we find ourselves in the hard places where burnout and stress threaten our whole lives, we need to invest what little we have left into our emotional intelligence (Nasser & Sawicki, 2009; Harvard Health Publishing, 2022). This is one of the only ways to assure our well-being in the future. Being emotionally intelligent ensures that we can grow, heal, and manage what life throws our way without losing ourselves in the process. Put…
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Steven Losardo, LMFT How Do We Define Resentment? One way to think of resentment is when we “feel again (or re-send) the pain or hurt caused by others” (Tylim, 2005). When we are still suffering, resentment refers us to the past, and we project thoughts of an undefined fantasy of revenge into the future (Tylim, 2005). While resentments can provide boundary setting, simultaneously, they break the normal flow of mental life that links to memory functioning. As…
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By: Danielle Bertini, LPC Whether through movies, television, social media, or any other forms of pop culture, we’ve been given the idea of “love at first sight” and “when you know, you know.” These ideas sound super romantic, but in reality, these two concepts blend love and infatuation, which are two very different feelings. So, What Is Infatuation? Infatuation is a strong feeling of attraction, fascination, and fixation towards someone, often without actually knowing them that well.…
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Zoe Mittman, LSW You might have heard the term “self-regulation” before, but wondered, what does this really mean or look like? Self-regulation is the ability to control and manage your behaviors, feelings, and emotions. That being said, it is particularly important to have a toolbox of self-regulation skills to utilize when you feel like your body is feeling “out of control.” This could present as thoughts racing in your mind, experiencing physiological symptoms of anxiety (racing heart,…
Read MoreBy: Danielle Bertini, LPC Social anxiety is something that many people often suffer with in silence. It’s much more than just feeling shy or being hesitant to speak up in large groups. It’s something that can really impede on your everyday life. Brotheridge (2020) offers ways to develop new habits to help ease and overcome social anxiety. Challenge your negative and anxious thoughts. When feeling anxious, it can often feel like there is nothing you can do…
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Jessica Pontis, LCSW How many times have you walked into Target with the intention of getting toothpaste and dish soap, and walked out with three new shirts, four mugs, and a handful of random household trinkets that you don’t even know where to put? I know I sure have, all while forgetting the toothpaste. Industrial and organizational psychology is a powerful thing, and whoever was responsible for organizing the consumer experience of some of our favorite stores…
Read MoreShannon M. Duffy, MFT, LCPC It’s that time again when we reflect on the past year and set intentions for the upcoming year. For many that still imposes a few challenges with the unknowns of the pandemic. Even though we are back to doing things pre-pandemic, there is still a cloud of uncertainty that looms around us. When clients reflect on the past year many discuss the parts of themselves that they changed, or the activities they…
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Written by Kara Thompson, Licensed Social Worker The communication practice of “I” statements is an impactful tool that aims to prioritize feelings and experiences rather than blaming and demanding responsibility. In Part 1 of this blog series, we discussed the concept of “I” statements, identifying non-effective communication, and how to practice this communication tool. In Part 2 of the series here, we are exploring the role of “I” statements within the context of apologies. You can revisit…
Read MoreWritten by Kara Thompson, Licensed Social Worker As defined by GoodTherapy, an “I” statement “is a style of communication that focuses on the feelings or beliefs of the speaker rather than thoughts and characteristics that the speaker attributes to the listener” (GoodTherapy, 2018). The concept of “I” statements, developed by Thomas Gordon, encourages healthy and assertive communication that positively contributes to the building and maintenance of healthy relationships. While highly effective, it can at times be a…
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