Holidays can feel especially heavy for international students who are far from home. This post explores homesickness, emotional adjustment, and simple mindfulness practices to help you feel more grounded and supported.

If you've ever heard someone with OCD say, “But I didn’t even do anything, I just thought about it,” you may have witnessed the bewildering reality of mental compulsions, the stealthiest players in the OCD universe. While traditional OCD tends to get all the press with its handwashing and light-switch flipping, mental compulsions are more like the stealthy ninja of the disorder. Read more to understand how mental compulsions present and ways to treat OCD using ERP and ACT.

A quick post on the benefits and application of simple mindfulness practices in daily life

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

Unravel your thoughts and take control of your mental health with Cognitive Diffusion.

Discover the causes, impact, and treatment of amygdala hijacks in this blog post. Learn how therapy can help manage emotional hyperarousal.