In Episode 44: Avoid Harmful Therapy, we discuss that working with a therapist who is a bad fit for you can be problematic. The wrong fit in therapy can lead to further psychological harm and be re-traumatizing. Between 5 and 10% of people report that their therapy experience made things worse. On the other hand, that means that for most people, therapy is helpful. In fact, about 75% of the time, a person’s mental health symptoms …
During Episode 43: How to Survive the Holidays, we discussed the idea that a good compromise leaves everyone a little mad. At the very least, after a compromise you get less than you wanted. That can leave you feeling irritated or at least a little disappointed. In this blog we will discuss the art of compromise. When should we use it? Are there other problem solving strategies that can be used to resolve differences? This blog is particularly …
In episode 42: A Warrior’s Journey, Part II, we finish our conversation about PTSD and suicidality with Sergeant Aaron Quinonez. Sgt Q discuss the experience of having a panic attack. In today’s blog, we will discuss panic attacks and their connection to mental health. What is a Panic Attack? Perhaps when you’ve been under a lot of stress you’ve quipped that you “panicked”. Actual panic attacks, though, are severe and scary. The onset is often sudden, builds …
In episode 41: A Warrior’s Journey: Overcoming PTSD and Suicidal Thoughts, Part I, we speak with Sergeant Aaron Quinonez about his early childhood trauma. There is a well-researched connection between events in early life and subsequent mental health issues. PTSD, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts have all been tied to adverse childhood experiences, often referred to as ACEs. In today’s blog we want to explore these connections in a bit more depth. What is an …
In Episode 40: Shame & Suicide our guest, psychologist Dr. Jana Tran, talked about the role of shame in suicide. In today’s blog we want to explore the emotion of shame: What is its purpose? Is it ever helpful? Can you have too much of it? The Purpose of Shame Shame is different than guilt. Guilt occurs when we realize we’ve hurt other people. Shame, however, has more to do with the self. People feel …
