By Maria Lebron, November 2022 Panic attacks are the body’s alarm system responding to a perceived threat. The body readies to defend itself and activates the fight-flight-freeze response. Sometimes our body can react in this way even when there is no real danger. Panic attacks can come on suddenly. Panic attacks will always pass and […]
What is Traumatic Bonding?
By Maria Lebron, September 2022 If you’re in an unhealthy relationship you have trouble leaving, you may be experiencing a traumatic bond. Traumatic bonding is the connection a person has with someone who causes them emotional and/or physical harm. These bonds can create a toxic and/or dangerous situation that continues to worsen and becomes more […]
What is Imposter Syndrome
By Maria Lebron, August 2022 What Is Imposter Syndrome? Impostor Syndrome is a chronic, persistent feeling of inadequacy, self-doubt, incompetence, and fraudulence despite evidence to the contrary. Impostor Syndrome makes it hard to internalize success and hold the belief that you’re competent and capable. Imposter syndrome makes you feel that you got where you are […]
How to Overcome Perfectionism
by Maria Lebron, May 2022 There’s a difference between being a high-achiever and being a perfectionist. High-achievers are motivated to do their best, but perfectionists are motivated by fear. Having high standards can push you to strive for excellence and give you a good work ethic. However, perfectionism is the result of trying to live […]
Attachment Styles in Adult Relationships
By Maria Lebron, February 2022 Attachment theory began with psychologist John Bowlby’s studies in the late 60s, which found that a child’s development was greatly dependent upon a child’s ability to form a strong attachment and a sense of security with at least one caregiver. Bowlby believed that one was born with an innate […]
Telehealth Therapy is Effective and Provides Good Outcomes
By Maria Lebron, December 2021 The Covid pandemic transformed not only the workplace, but healthcare. In a very short amount of time, psychotherapists had to adjust their practice and conduct sessions virtually in order to continue to meet with their clients. Telehealth therapy also grew in demand as people began experiencing negative mental effects […]
How Cortisol, the Stress Hormone, Affects the Body
by Maria Lebron, August 2021 When your body feels stressed or in danger, your adrenal glands make and release the hormone cortisol into your bloodstream. Cortisol is the body’s main stress hormone and it triggers the body’s “fight-or-flight” response in a crisis, causing an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Cortisol is also involved […]
How to Set Healthy Boundaries
By Maria Lebron, June 2021 Boundaries don’t keep us apart but rather healthy emotional and physical boundaries are the basis for forming healthy relationships and are necessary for our safety and well-being. Boundaries are the way we tell others what we need, what our limits are, and how we want to be treated. When we […]
Dating Red Flags
By Maria Lebron, April 2021 When you begin dating someone and feel a connection, it’s natural to want things to work out. It’s very important though not to put on rose-colored glasses and rationalize behavior which should raise a red flag. This quote from Maya Angelou is one to keep in mind when dating: “The […]
What To Do When You’re Experiencing Sleeplessness
By Maria Lebron March 2021 There are many reasons why you may be having problems sleeping, but whatever the reason, it can take a toll on you mentally and physically. While you’re asleep, your body releases hormones that affect your mood, energy, memory, and concentration. Someone who is sleep deprived may perform as badly as […]
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