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What is Motivational Interviewing?

What is Motivational Interviewing?

Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps ambivalent people make changes. When used appropriately, MI can help people decide how they want to proceed moving forward- even if they experience fear or resistance.  MI is...

What to Know About the Dark Empath

What to Know About the Dark Empath

New research has identified a term known as the dark empath, which some refer to as the most dangerous personality type. Note this is not a recognized personality disorder. Let’s explore what the term means, and what you need to know....

Signs of Self-Harm & How to Help

Signs of Self-Harm & How to Help

Self-harm (also known as self-injury) refers to intentionally harming oneself on purpose. Anyone can self-harm, but it’s particularly prominent among adolescents and young adults. One study found that 8% of people between ages 12-17 and 1 in 4 of all young people have...

What Is Inner Child Work?

What Is Inner Child Work?

Your inner child is an integral part of who you are and what you do. In its simplest terms, an inner child is the younger version of yourself. As an adult, your inner child helps shape your thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and overall motivation.  Carl Jung...

How to Deal With Judgmental People 

How to Deal With Judgmental People 

Despite your best attempts to be compassionate or accepting, you will inevitably encounter judgmental people. You can typically tell if someone is judgmental early on during your interaction. They tend to be negative and sarcastic. They are also often demeaning...

Can Stress Make You Tired?

Can Stress Make You Tired?

Understanding stress is fundamental to understanding mental health. When you think of stress, you might picture being on edge, keyed up, and full of adrenaline. For many people, stress turns into feeling tired and burned out. Here’s why:  What is stress? Stress...

How to Stop Self-Sabotaging

How to Stop Self-Sabotaging

Humans are wired to protect themselves from harm, but for some people, attempts at self-protection quickly turn into self-sabotage.  What is Self-Sabotaging? Self-sabotaging is a term often used to describe a strategy or set of actions undertaken with the goal of...

How to Become a Mental Health Advocate

How to Become a Mental Health Advocate

You feel passionate about mental health, but what do you do to harness that passion? How do you channel it for the greater good and make a meaningful impact? And how can you help people and inspire change, even if you lack specific credentials or experience? Mental...

Understanding Social Health

Understanding Social Health

Social health refers to how you interact, create, and maintain fulfilling relationships with people. It also includes how flexible and accommodating you are in social situations. While some people may be naturally gifted in this skill, others need practice. Here’s...