A Video about Empathy and Sympathy
Sometimes we share with folks our struggles and pain. In response, sometimes we get the shoulder we need to cry on, sometimes we get the understanding nod, sometimes we get the dreaded statements that...
Category: Educate Yourself
The Benefit of Naps
You may have heard about the danger of depression naps before. However, this isn’t to imply that all naps are bad for you – in fact, they’re incredibly beneficial! At first, naps can seem...
Getting Things Done
Each day brings something different . For those in school, finals and big assignments may be coming up soon, and it can be daunting to figure out how to get everything done, especially with...
How to Discuss Hard Topics with Parents
Although talking to friends often comes more naturally, there are some situations in which parents or guardians can shed a brighter light on a tough situation than your peers. Whether you feel that your...
Rewriting Nightmares
Nightmares are never fun. They can feel like horror movies come to life, often times created specifically for you and the things that terrify and worry you the most. We all experience nightmares, but...
Asking questions about your health
Being a young person is full of changes, and some of these changes may lead you to having questions about your health. You might wonder whether the things you’re feeling, thinking or experiencing physically...
Coping With Burnout
School, extracurricular activities, family responsibilities, and work obligations: many young people are juggling a lot at once. Often burnout is discussed when talking about demanding careers, but the burnout teenage students experience is left...
Exploring Therapy: Finding What Works
Facing the ups and downs of life can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster ride. School stress, social pressure, and conflict at home can make you feel overwhelmed. A therapist can support you in navigating...
Advocate for Yourself
It can be difficult to speak up for what we need, whether in our personal or professional lives. Saying “no” can feel scary, and yet it can make a huge difference in setting good...
Building Resiliency
Building resiliency is an important part of life. Every day we face new challenges and stressors; from academic stressors to social dynamics and interpersonal conflicts. Resilience, defined by the Americal Psychological Association, refers to...
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