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The influence of social media permeates every corner of our lives, and its impact can be particularly significant for those still developing their self-image. Research shows that, unfortunately, the impact of social media influencers is strongest for our most vulnerable population: teens. If you’re the parent of a teen, it’s...
Self-worth and self-esteem are related but distinct. This article clarifies their differences, showing how intrinsic value differs from outward confidence. Learn why both matter and explore practical steps to cultivate a healthier, more balanced sense of self worth and esteem.
Trauma can impact intimacy, leading to sexual dysfunction and relationship difficulties. Discover how trauma affects sexual health, explore coping strategies, and learn ways to rebuild trust and connection in relationships while working toward emotional healing and recovery.
Imposter syndrome silently undermines even the most successful people, causing self-doubt and anxiety despite accomplishments. Discover why high achievers struggle, the hidden signs, and practical strategies to overcome feelings of inadequacy and build genuine confidence.
Social media usage is becoming increasingly common. Now, over 75% of the world’s population uses some type of social media platform. Reports show that narcissistic personality traits are also growing in young people.
When you were growing up, you may have been told over and over, in a variety of ways, that you weren’t good enough, smart enough fast enough, thin enough, or just plain not enough of anything to please your parents. In order to numb this crushing sense of failure and...
How can you put your life back together after addiction? Healing happens when you reintegrate healthy connections with yourself and others. Once you admit you’re broken, you must agree to look at reconnecting the pieces of your life that addiction has torn apart. Your relationships may be strained, estranged, or...
How you feel about yourself affects all of your other relationships. Some of you may not be used to the idea that you have a distinct relationship with yourself, but you do. You have a personality and a will; you have a perspective on life that is lived out in...
“Things are going so well…I’m really nervous. Something bad is bound to happen now!” Have you ever heard or thought something like this before? “The other shoe is going to drop” sentiment is a common pothole on the road to recovery. Sadly, this type of thinking prevents many people from...
One of the core traits of a dependent personality is difficulty accepting challenging or disturbing truths about self or others out of a need to maintain the status quo.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said that the only way to have a friend is to be one. The depth of your character is best gauged by the depth of your friendships.
Few things are as frightening as losing control, feeling powerless against overwhelming forces. When overcome by events, we can feel swept up on relentless waves of circumstance that hurl us toward terrifying heights and bone-jarring lows. Each event is made worse if we have tried to stop it and been...
In today’s social media–saturated world, no analysis of relationships would be complete without proper attention to the criteria you set for your friends—online and off. If you are engaged in online relationships that you consider to be a prominent source of support and companionship, be sure determine the strength of the relationships based on these factors.
Three toxic yet common accompaniments to eating disorders are fear, guilt and shame. These emotions are often a response to a pain or trauma in a person’s life and deeply intertwined with that person’s disordered eating patterns. Let’s dig into these three emotions a little deeper. Fear If you grew...
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The whole person approach to treatment integrates all aspects of a person’s life: