By Ali Psiuk, MFTI Grief is the reaction to loss of any kind: Heartbreak. Death. Loss of a relationship, a job, a state of health, a home or a business. This is one of the most painful and trying experiences a human can endure. You may experience a roller coaster of emotions, ranging from shock, […]
By Robin Levick, MFT Life would be easier if we were as logical and in control of our selves as we sometimes like to think. The truth is that people are only capable of being conscious of a small part of their experience, and this makes us quite paradoxical beings. People often want two things […]
When we interact with people, we make sense of the interactions using our own unique relational lens. Our relational lens or template is created from past experiences with others, specifically our caregivers. As babies, we quickly develop expectations of others in relation to ourselves, setting us on a path of habitual relationship patterns. Unless you’re […]
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”- Bishop Desmond Tutu We are part of a society where the lives of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color continue to be blighted by structural racism, lack of opportunity, health disparities, and direct violence by agents of the […]
When a relationship with a significant other ends, regardless of how long it lasted, it might seem hard not to reach out to them. You have an emotional attachment to this person. It makes sense that you’d want to see what they’re up to. With the popularity of social media, it’s easy to check up […]
I absolutely love Well Clinic! From the beginning, my husband and I felt like we were in a comfortable and safe space. Our couple’s therapy bridged gaps in our relationship and helped us understand each other that much more. Ivette B Well Clinic is an oasis, especially for busy professionals like me. It’s a relaxing […]
A democratic, non-Trump president was elected to lead the country. Our daily administrative terrorism had finally come to an end. Why then do many of us still find ourselves without relief from stress and panic? Unfortunately, although the “white-supremacist-in-chief” – as Congresswoman Cori Bush calls him – vacated the White House, the stress of the […]
For decades, if not centuries, people with depression were dismissed as not having a serious problem when, in fact, depression is serious indeed. So… We want to be cautious when we talk about faking depression. But if you’re wondering how to tell if someone is faking depression, then it’s probably because you have some concerns […]
When we think about healthcare, we often visualize doctors and nurses bustling around in hospitals. But there’s a crucial component that is sometimes overlooked: mental health. This is where nursing meets psychology, especially through a unique combination of skills provided in some of today’s advanced educational programs. Within these realms, a psych DNP program is not just […]
By Addie Liechty, LCSW David Richo writes in his book, How to Be an Adult in Love, “It is always up to us to expend energy it takes, to act with love in accordance with the grace we are given. Thus, love is a practice.” The word “practice” does not have the sexiest of connotations. […]
By Ali Psiuk, MFTI – Emotions can feel intense. Difficulties in managing painful emotions are common. Most of us didn’t get to take a class in how to handle painful emotions. Sometimes it may feel that everyone around us has control over their emotions. It can be easy to discredit the waves of our ups […]
I absolutely love Well Clinic! From the beginning, my husband and I felt like we were in a comfortable and safe space. Our couple’s therapy bridged gaps in our relationship and helped us understand each other that much more. Ivette B Well Clinic is an oasis, especially for busy professionals like me. It’s a relaxing […]
In our 21st century world, moving from one city, state or country to another has become something of a norm. Moving to a new place can be a refreshing change that brings excitement, wonder and a sense of adventure. It’s also equally important to acknowledge the potential for apprehension, loneliness, self-doubt, culture shock and loss […]
You may be dealing with a passive aggressive coworker. Sometimes team members choose to voice their frustrations or anger in an indirect way. You may be picking up on hidden subtext in their emails or interactions with you. It is incredibly frustrating to be “on guard” all the time at work in order to decode […]