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10 Effective Strategies to Support a Loved One during OCD Treatment
Discover 10 effective strategies to support your loved one during their OCD treatment. Learn how to offer empathy without interfering with their OCD treatment.

Jennifer Harris, PsyD
Oct 133 min read


10 Simple Mindfulness Practices to Transform Your Daily Routine
A quick post on the benefits and application of simple mindfulness practices in daily life

Emma Palmer, LCSW
May 123 min read


Understanding Teen Dating Violence: Dating Violence Safety and Prevention Guide
Discover essential dating violence safety and prevention tips to protect teens. Learn to recognize the signs and promote safer relationships

Jennifer Harris, PsyD
Feb 143 min read


Managing Stress and Anxiety Around Election Season: A Guide to Coping
Election seasons can be a whirlwind of emotions, and it’s no surprise that stress and anxiety often spike during these times. The intensity of debates, the flurry of news updates, and the high-stakes nature of political contests can contribute to a sense of overwhelm. However, there are effective strategies to manage these feelings and maintain your well-being. Here’s a guide to help you navigate election season with greater ease and calm. 1. Limit Media Consumption The const

Jennifer Harris, PsyD
Jul 31, 20243 min read


How to Master Easy and Effective Emotion Regulation Skills with TIPP
Our emotions often act as the compass guiding our responses and decisions. However, sometimes these emotions can spiral out of control, overwhelming us in moments of distress. It is during these times that having a set of tools for emotional regulation becomes invaluable. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, offers a comprehensive toolkit for managing emotions, and one such tool is the TIPP skill. TIPP stands for Temperature, Intense Exerci

Jennifer Harris, PsyD
Apr 19, 20243 min read


6 Physiological Factors that Impact Mental Health
The relationship between physical and mental well-being is undeniable. While anxiety and depression are often thought of as purely psychological issues, they can be profoundly influenced by various physical and medical conditions. From thyroid imbalances to gastrointestinal disorders, the connection between our bodies and minds is profound and multifaceted. We will briefly explore some common physiological factors, medical conditions and their impact on mental health. Nutriti

Jennifer Harris, PsyD
Mar 8, 20243 min read


Cheers to the End of Dry January: Understanding Hangover Anxiety
Many of our journeys through the desert of Dry January are coming to an end. As you’re gearing up to trade in mocktails for cocktails you might find an old familiar monster lurking in the shadows - it's hangover anxiety, or as some like to call it, hangxiety . This is not just a pounding headache and queasy stomach, but a sense of impending doom and self-doubt. Welcome to hangover anxiety, the not-so-friendly companion to a night of libations. The Recipe: To understand hangxi

Jennifer Harris, PsyD
Jan 26, 20243 min read


Cognitive Diffusion: A Mental Health Skill to Unravel Your Thoughts
Unravel your thoughts and take control of your mental health with Cognitive Diffusion.

Jennifer Harris, PsyD
Nov 3, 20234 min read


Understanding the Amygdala Hijack: Causes, Impact, and Treatment
Discover the causes, impact, and treatment of amygdala hijacks in this blog post. Learn how therapy can help manage emotional hyperarousal.

Jennifer Harris, PsyD
Sep 21, 20233 min read
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