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How to Identify Gaslighting in Relationships Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse. Gaslighting can happen in any relationship and has been known to cause mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. It usually begins with little things, such as making someone feel guilty for inconsequential reasons more often than necessary or …
You’re about to Start Dating Someone New the same things for your future? Are their values aligned with yours? Do they respect your boundaries and understand what consent means? Can you be yourself around them without feeling ashamed or judged? These are some questions that need answering before getting into a serious relationship. Asking these …
LGBTQ People and Therapy This is a great article from the Huffington Post. I love how it quotes real people and their expenses. LGBTQ People Share How Therapy Changed Their Lives Negative experiences like stigma, bullying and discrimination are a daily reality for many LGTBQ people. Not to mention the constant barrage of negative news …
Love Speaking to my clients this week, it seems like love is on people’s minds. I often wonder why is it so hard for us to express love but so easy for us to express hate or dislike? I can surmise it is because on some level we are trying desperately to save ourselves from pain. The …
National Coming Out Day Yesterday was National Coming Out Day — 2018. Yes, it’s a day for celebrating, as well as a day for understanding. In the 30 years since its inauguration, NCOD has grown to more than just an American celebration, with recognition of the day in Ireland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and …
The Importance of Connection and Belonging Think back to how you felt the last time you spoke with a good friend or chatted with like-minded individuals. It feels good, right, to connect with people that have your back and just get you? You are not alone; people want and need to connect with others to …
Attachment and Relationships Have you ever found yourself wondering why you or your partner(s) are so avoidant during difficult conversations? Well, this difficulty could be link directly to attachment style. John Bowlby developed the attachment theory while working with children in the 1950s. He observed that how children bonded was directly related to how their …
OUT LOUD Festival OUT LOUD: A Cultural Evolution, a not-for-profit community arts organization, will present their second annual LGBTQ+ arts festival on June 29, 2019. The main theatre performance, featuring singers, dancers, poets, and more, will take place from 1:30-4:00 pm at The Art Theatre of Long Beach. A social reception will follow from 4:00-6:00 …
