Category: Psychology

When most people in the United States hear the word psychology, they imagine a discipline that began in Europe in the nineteenth century, moved through Freud and psychoanalysis, developed into…

Trauma separates. It separates us from our bodies, our feelings, our memories, and sometimes even from our sense of self. Dissociation is not just a symptom; it’s a state of…

Infidelity and the Effect of Attachment Trauma in Relationships Our model of love Infidelity is one of the most distressing experiences in intimate partnerships. For many, the discovery of betrayal…

Introduction: When Spiritual Guidance Becomes Control Religion has in the past served as a cornerstone for moral guidance, community belonging, and personal identity. However, this is starting to change in…

Rediscovering Each Other Through Therapy Over the years, I’ve sat with many couples, partners who care deeply for each other but feel disconnected, even lonely, within the relationship. It’s a…

The Limitations of CBT in Trauma Treatment Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is widely adopted as a first-line treatment for mental health conditions due to its structured, time-limited, and measurable framework.…

By Robert Espiau The Anxious Generation In an era where global news reaches our devices within seconds and social media relentlessly refreshes our awareness of the world’s crises, it has…

Understanding Emotional Availability As a practicing therapist, I often find that emotional availability (EA) is one of the most misunderstood yet critical elements in creating lasting and fulfilling intimate partnerships.…

Divorce represents a significant life transition, often accompanied by a complex array of emotions and challenges. The dissolution of a marital relationship not only signifies the end of a partnership…

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk has profoundly influenced the understanding and treatment of trauma, reshaping psychiatric and psychological approaches to this pervasive issue. His extensive research, clinical practice, and advocacy…