High-expressed emotion
The DSM-5 defines expressed emotion as a qualitative measure of the “amount” of emotion.
Tag Archive for: Healthy Relationships
How To Build Trust in Your Relationship
Attunement is key as a basis for building trust. This involves awareness, turning towards your partner, tolerance, understanding…
Domestic Abuse and Forms of Maintaining Power & Control
Domestic abuse is “a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship”.
Benefits of Working with a Practicum Student or Pre-Licensed Clinician
Sometimes clients are hesitant to work with a newer therapist. They may not see credentials after a name and may dismiss the possibility of seeing a particular therapist.
Five Benefits of Attending Al-Anon/Alateen and Nar-Anon/ Narateen
Support for Friends, Family, and Concerned Individuals who are Impacted by Other’s Drinking and Drug Use
5 Benefits of Gratitude
World Gratitude Day gives us a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect, and consider the positive things in our life.
Motivation Series Part 3: Dedication
It’s common to find ourselves with a long to-do list and motivation nowhere in sight. In those moments, relying on your commitment to the task can help you start crossing items off your list. This week’s motivational “bypasser” is dedication.
How Therapy Can Help with Goal Setting
Most people come to therapy with identified presenting concerns; however, they may not be sure what their specific goals are. That is OK! Your therapist can help summarize that main theme of things that you share and then offer a framework for specific, measurable goals. A process goal and a coping goal is a great place to start if you are struggling with where to begin.
The Harm in Innocent Teasing
Teasing. What comes to mind for you? Do you think of friendly banter, affectionate, maybe even flirty teasing? Teasing to embarrass somewhat, but in a playful way? Maybe in the form of a nickname, joke, or light-hearted insult? Or Does teasing feel more like taunting, in which someone else is making fun of you in a mean way? Does your identity feel threatened due to being targeted or bullied for being different? Does teasing take the form of jokes that are inappropriate or offensive [e.g., racist, sexist, homophobic]? How is your sense of self impacted?
