May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental health awareness month, and it aims to raise awareness of mental health and reduce social stigma against these issues. This...
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Heidi A Sauder, PHD
May 63 min read
Let's Talk Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
I wanted to dedicate the month of May’s blog post to acknowledging that it is Asian Pacific American Heritage month. This post mostly...
Jen Kress, PSYD
May 14 min read
Overcoming Birth Trauma
A good place to start is with empowerment. Whether you’re worried that you might have a traumatic birth or you’re trying to recover from...
Jen Kress, PSYD
Apr 225 min read
What Causes Birth Trauma?
Birth trauma is not a failure. It doesn’t happen because you’re weak or you didn’t prepare correctly. You are not being ungrateful or...
Heidi A Sauder, PHD
Apr 173 min read
What is Magnificent sex?
Our clinical book club, composed of sex therapists and couples therapists with a range of specialties, recently read the incredible book,...
Jen Kress, PSYD
Apr 155 min read
Is Birth Trauma a Real Thing?
Yep, sure is. Internationally, as many as 5.9% of birthing people later experience Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of...
Tina Nirk, PHD
Apr 154 min read
Overdue Support for Asian American's Mental Health
It is not surprising that Asian Americans underutilize mental health services. After all, we are seen as a model minority, excellent at...
Heidi A Sauder, PHD
Apr 103 min read
Main Takeaways from Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers - Part 1
Our clinical book club, composed of sex and couples therapists, recently read the incredible book, Magnificent Sex: Lessons from...
Heidi A Sauder, PHD
Apr 82 min read
Is My Relationship Salvageable?
Constant conflict in a romantic relationship can cause much stress and may bring doubt to the commitment system of a partnership....
Heidi A Sauder, PHD
Apr 33 min read
How Couples Cope Differently with Stress: Navigating the Stress of the News Cycle
The News Cycle The modern world bombards us with information from around the globe. While staying informed is crucial, it can also be...
Heidi A Sauder, PHD
Apr 12 min read
How to Shop For the Right Couples Therapist
1. Consider what type of specialized training you want the therapist to have. Many therapists say they do “couples therapy” but have no...
Melissa Hallam
Mar 272 min read
Journaling Prompts for Therapy
Journaling can be a therapeutic way for people to get their thoughts on paper and begin examining their feelings and behaviors. If you’re...
Heidi A Sauder, PHD
Mar 254 min read
Mindfulness - Some Tools and Tips for Mood/Anxiety Disorders and Emotional Regulation
What is Mindfulness and Where Did It Come From? Mindfulness can be defined as a process of sustained attention and awareness toward...
Heidi A Sauder, PHD
Mar 253 min read
In honor of Women’s history month - Celebrate Women’s History Month by Focusing on Your Mental Health
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” —Buddha We should celebrate the women in our...
Heidi A Sauder, PHD
Mar 202 min read
Gottman Couples Therapy: What is the State of the Union Meeting and Why is it Important?
When couples come in for therapy, one of the most important tools I like to equip them with is the Gottman State of the Union meeting....
Heidi A Sauder, PHD
Mar 182 min read
The Healing Power of Nature
One only needs to read a few lines from poets such as Frost, Wordsworth, and Thoreau to recognize the love for and connection to nature...
Melissa Hallam
Mar 132 min read
How to Journal for Therapy
Keeping a journal can be therapeutic. It’s a great way to navigate your feelings and can be a cathartic experience. It seems that as...
Heidi A Sauder, PHD
Mar 112 min read
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, nearly 1 in 5 women will be raped at some point in their lives in the United...
Heidi A Sauder, PHD
Mar 62 min read
Treating Vaginismus with Therapy
Vaginismus is when vaginal muscles involuntarily spasm or contract during an attempted penetrative event. This can result in pain,...
Heidi A Sauder, PHD
Mar 42 min read
What is Racial Trauma?
Racial trauma, also sometimes referred to as race-based traumatic stress (RBTS), refers to mental and emotional stress that is a result...
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