Posts by Tim Wilkins
How Parents Can Help Without Helping OCD
How Parents Can Help Without Helping OCD Supporting your child while stepping out of reassurance, rituals, and avoidance By Kayla Ineich, LLMSW Once parents begin recognizing the OCD pattern, the next question is usually immediate: “What am I supposed to do when my child is genuinely distressed?” The answer can feel counterintuitive. When someone you…
Read MoreInside the OCD Cycle: What It Can Feel Like and Why It’s So Hard to Let Go
Inside the OCD Cycle: What It Can Feel Like and Why It’s So Hard to Let Go Why ordinary fear and doubt can turn into an exhausting search for relief By Kayla Ineich, LLMSW For parents and caregivers, OCD may first become noticeable in many different ways. A child may repeatedly check or redo something,…
Read MoreSocial Media & Anxiety: What Young Adults Should Know
The Link Between Anxiety and Social Media: What Emerging Adults Should Know In today’s digital world, social media has become nearly inseparable from daily life—especially for young adults. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and X (formerly Twitter) offer constant access to social interaction, entertainment, and information. While these tools can be valuable in staying connected,…
Read MoreTherapy For Projection
Therapy For Projection Seeing Ourselves in Others: Understanding Projection and How Therapy Can Help Projection is a psychological defense mechanism that involves attributing one’s own thoughts, feelings, or qualities to others. It’s a common phenomenon in human interactions, often occurring unconsciously. While projection can serve as a temporary coping mechanism, it can also hinder personal…
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Therapy For Dissociation Managing Dissociation With Therapy Dissociation is a complex mental phenomenon that can affect individuals in various ways, often making them feel disconnected from their own thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. It is a common symptom in several psychiatric disorders, such as dissociative identity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and borderline personality disorder. If…
Read MoreEmotion Focused Therapy
Emotion Focused Therapy How Emotion-Focused Therapy Can Transform Your Life Life’s challenges often bring emotional turmoil, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from ourselves and others. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), as explored in the research by Greenberg (2014), offers a path to healing through the therapeutic relationship. In this article, we will delve into the transformative…
Read MoreTherapy For Test Anxiety
Therapy For Test Anxiety How Therapy Helps Ease Test Anxiety Test anxiety is a pervasive challenge, transcending borders and affecting students worldwide. It’s that familiar feeling of dread, racing heartbeats, and the nagging fear of failing an exam. While it’s a universal phenomenon, test anxiety can manifest differently across cultures. In this article, we’ll delve…
Read MoreTherapy For Friendships
Therapy For Friendships The Healing Power of Friendships: How Therapy Enhances Mental Well-Being Friendships are essential threads woven into the fabric of our lives, contributing to our sense of belonging, happiness, and overall well-being. In the study by Ho (2016), the connection between social capital, friendships, and health is explored. This article delves into the…
Read MoreTherapy For Family Relationships
Therapy For Family Relationships How Therapy Nurtures Healthy Family Relationships Family relationships play a pivotal role in shaping the emotional and psychological well-being of children and adolescents. In a study by Skoczeń (2022), the intricate connection between family relationships, internalizing problems, and psychosocial adjustment is explored. This article delves into the ways in which therapy…
Read MoreTherapy For Phone Usage and Mental Health
Therapy For Phone Usage and Mental Health How Therapy Can Support Mental Well-Being in the Age of Smartphone Use Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our daily lives, offering convenience, connectivity, and access to vast amounts of information. However, the widespread use of smartphones, particularly among younger populations, has raised concerns about potential adverse…
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