Life Lessons from Different Insects
The cicadas have made their return! While they may make our skin crawl, there are some lessons that cicadas and other bugs can teach us! Learn more with CBT!
How Did Our Aversion to Bugs Develop?
The cicadas will be returning any day now! How did our aversion to them and other bugs come to be? Learn more with CBT.
Technology-Based Anxiety Treatment Resources: Pros and Cons
Technology-based anxiety treatment resources are more prevalent than ever. Is this a legitimate way to receive treatment? Absolutely! However, there are pros and cons to choosing online-based treatment over in-person treatment. In this blog, we take a look at both!...
The Rise Of Anxiety Over The Past 100 Years
A brief look into mental health statistics will suggest that anxiety is more prevalent now than it has ever been. You can find studies all over the internet that report an increase in anxiety and depression-related disorders over the last century. Why is this the...
The Historical Development of Psychotropic Medication
We’re fortunate to be alive in this day and age for many reasons. For example, thanks to modern medicine and psychology developments, we now have access to a plethora of safe treatment options for a wide array of mental health disorders. Although they are far from...
All About Ambivalence and Medications
Ambivalence isn’t necessarily a bad thing! In fact, it’s completely normal. When we witness any change, it’s only reasonable to assume that we may be subject to conflicted feelings at first. This is also true when it comes to taking medications. Let’s explore the role...
Learning Resilience from History
Resilience, or the capacity to quickly recover from life’s challenges, is a valuable trait that can help us navigate through times of stress and uncertainty. But how can we develop our own resilience? Sometimes it’s worth looking back in time for the answers to life’s...
4 Communication Styles and Their Pros and Cons
There are four main communication styles that we use in our daily lives: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive and assertive. With exception to passive-aggressive communication, each method has its own pros and cons that we should consider to ensure we communicate...
How Breathwork Can Change Your Mood
Luckily, there are several things we can do to reduce our stress levels and create a sense of peace amidst all the madness. Diet and exercise are great ways to do so, but today we want to discuss an often-overlooked means of coping with stress: breathwork. How can...