Vulvovaginal Pain Disorders: Navigating the Challenges of this Hidden Pain

As the year rolls around, so does the time for your annual gynecologist visit—a visit many women approach with apprehension. For you, each internal exam brings not only physical pain…

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Mental Health Portrayals in Hollywood: Examining the Depiction of Mental Illness in Film and TV

Hollywood is renowned for its movies and TV shows. It has been the epitome of the entertainment industry for decades, offering the power to entertain, educate, reveal important truths, share…

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Our Search for Meaning in a Pandemic World

As mental health counselors, my colleagues and I are seeing firsthand the psychological consequences of this COVID-19 pandemic health crisis. Clients who were previously coping with psychological disorders have felt…

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Elusive Empathy: Rethinking Domestic Violence

Given the sensitive nature of the topic, I believe it is prudent to open with a clear statement. This post is in no way attempting to diminish the objectional nature…

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Reclaiming Your Story after Complex Trauma

One challenge that clients sometimes face in counseling is deciding whether they want to go deeper in the treatment process than was initially anticipated necessary. At times, the counselor may…

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