Learning disabilities are often assumed to only affect children — especially when it comes to performance in school. But learning disabilities in adults can also be particularly impactful, especially as a condition that frequently coincides with mental health disorders including depression, anxiety and others. In ... Read More
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The Importance of Learning to Grieve Well
Understanding why grief is important and how to grieve well makes handling a difficult loss more manageable. While losing someone is never easy, there are ways to frame grief so you can learn to move past the immediate pain and keep your loved one close in your memories. Grief is a natural, normal response to loss, ... Read More
The Revealing Link Between Stress and Memory
Memory allows us to recall past experiences, learn new information and make decisions, and it's essential to our everyday lives. But memory is also vulnerable to the effects of stress. Understanding the connection between stress and memory loss can help you mitigate the negatives. When under stress, our bodies release ... Read More
Political Media Consumption: A Survey of the Mental Health Impact
On April 18, 1930, a BBC news announcer had nothing to report, simply stating, "There is no news today." For the rest of the segment, listeners heard nothing but piano music. The idea of "no news today" seems foreign in a time when the newsreel never stops. Starting in June of 1980, when CNN introduced 24-hour news ... Read More
What to Expect with a Teletherapy Appointment
What is teletherapy, and could it be the right option for you? If you're wondering what to expect from an online counseling appointment, this guide explains what teletherapy is, walks you through the process and addresses any concerns you may have about virtual therapy sessions. What Is Teletherapy? Teletherapy, also ... Read More
Lisalee Loew
Lisalee Loew Breathwork Therapist Lisalee Loew is a holistic therapist specializing in master-level Integral Breathwork Therapy (IBT), with a focus on the interconnection and unification of the breath and the body. She is also a Reiki master, certified Access Bars practitioner, and motivational speaker. Her life ... Read More
5 Tips to Quit Using Benzos, from the Experts
When a person is struggling with benzodiazepine abuse and addiction, knowing how to get off benzos and actually being able to do so successfully are two very different things. Like other addictive substances, benzodiazepines have the potential to take hold of a user's brain and body, making the process of getting sober ... Read More
Countertransference and Transference: Understanding the Phenomenon to Improve Therapy
Psychoanalytic theory introduced the concepts of transference and countertransference. Today, clinicians use these terms across disciplines and theories to describe the relationship dynamics between professionals and the people they treat. High success rates suggest that psychotherapy can aid clients with depression, ... Read More
