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The Difference Between a Worry and an Obsession
Understanding the Difference Between Worries and Obsessions In our fast-paced world, it’s common to experience moments of worry and stress. However, it’s important to distinguish between everyday worries and obsessions, as they impact our mental
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Navigating Divorce as a South Asian: Finding Strength in Healing
Navigating Divorce as a South Asian: Finding Strength and Healing Divorce is a profound and challenging experience for anyone, but for South Asians, it can be particularly complex due to cultural, familial, and societal expectations.
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Indian and South Asian Therapy
Indian and South Asian Therapy: Embracing Cultural Sensitivity and Wellness Mental health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being, and it is crucial to address the unique challenges faced by diverse communities. In recent years,
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What is Perfectionism?
What is Perfectionism? Learn to Free Yourself from the Chains of Perfectionism In today’s fast-paced and achievement-oriented society, the pursuit of perfection has become increasingly normalized. Perfectionism is a common trait that many people struggle
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People Pleasing – Are you a People Pleaser?
Are you a People Pleaser? How to Break Free from the People-Pleasing Trap and Rediscover your Authentic Self Do you find yourself constantly seeking approval from others? Are you afraid of disappointing people or being
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Healthy Boundaries vs. Unhealthy Boundaries
Healthy Boundaries vs. Unhealthy Boundaries and How to Cultivate Healthier Boundaries Maintaining healthy boundaries is an essential aspect of fostering emotional well-being and cultivating fulfilling relationships. Boundaries serve as invisible lines that define where we
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Understanding Imposter Syndrome and How to Overcome It
Understanding Imposter Syndrome and How to Overcome It: Embracing Your True Potential Imposter syndrome occurs when an individual experiences an internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud despite evidence of competence and accomplishments. This
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Quick Guide to Navigate Out-Of-Network Mental Health Insurance Benefits
Insurance has gotten very complicated! Hopefully, I can help answer some of your questions regarding how to learn more about your out-of-network mental health insurance benefits here. Often, we may try to utilize our insurance benefits
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6 Most Common Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is a normal emotion; everyone experiences it to some degree. However, if you find yourself constantly panicking, stressed, overwhelmed, or flooded with dread, anxiety may now have become a problem in your life. Let’s
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On Suffering
Yoga + Depth Psychology – On Suffering Dukkha in Buddhism is roughly translated to suffering. The opposite of sukha (sweetness, joy, ease, happiness, pleasure) is dukkha. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, are an ancient text
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On the Tension of the Opposites
Yoga + Depth Psychology – On the Tension of the Opposites “The way to healing . . . lies in finding a connection between body and soul. Soul needs body as much as body needs
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Therapy for Perfectionists – Are you a perfectionist?
8 Signs That You Struggle With Perfectionism and Why Therapy for Perfectionists Would Help You Feel Less Anxious and Stressed: Perfectionism is a personality trait where an individual is constantly striving to be and do