Since we are driven by survival instincts, negative thoughts are a necessary component of our inner storytelling, preparing us to prevent or navigate potential crises. Unfortunately, negative thinking often turns inward, leading a person to believe that something is wrong with themselves. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in particular offers various tools to challenge, change, and reduce the impact of unhelpful thoughts.
Read MoreLearn about why depression can happen after coming out, what feelings you might experience, and healthy habits to introduce to help you cope as you transition into living a more authentic life.
Read MoreWhat do ADHD and anxiety have to do with each other? On the surface, the two conditions are unrelated, the former being a developmental disorder and the latter a mood disorder.
Read MoreHoliday drama is normal in families and, when navigated with care, does not need to be unhealthy. But not all holiday drama can be dismissed as easily. When is family holiday drama actually an expression of trauma? Is it possible that family drama can even be a source of trauma?
Read MoreIf you feel like you're losing yourself in a relationship, you might be dealing with codependency. Octave therapist Gloria Magana, LMFT discusses the most common traits she sees in codependent relationships – and what to do about it.
Read MoreOctave therapist Melissa Kwiatkowski, LMHC shares her personal experience with her disability, and how caregivers can best support their loved ones.
Read MoreIt can start as a lifestyle improvement with eating ‘healthy’ or ‘clean’ foods but sometimes it grows into negative lifestyle and mental well-being shifts.
Read MoreCouples therapist Cathryn Waters, LMFT, shares strategies to support stronger connections in romantic relationships.
Read MoreThe low dopamine morning trend on TikTok may sound like the key to a productive day, but Samantha Bender, LCSW, breaks down the fad and whether it really can work for you.
Read MoreAll jobs are stressful to some extent, but there are specific signs to look out for when determining if the stress is manageable or it’s time to move on.
Read MoreSobriety can be an empowering decision but it’s not always easy to talk about. Octave therapist Gloria Magana, LMFT, discusses how we can communicate our sobriety effectively.
Read MoreEmotional connection is less about chemistry and more about how willing two people are to build the intimacy needed to sustain a long-term relationship. Basically, it takes work from day one and learning the right skills makes it easier.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard that social media is bad for us, but this guilty pleasure can also be a form of healthy dissociation.
Read MoreThe pandemic left us especially vulnerable to the long-term impacts of loneliness but staying connected may be more important than you realize.
Read MoreWhile we cannot change the people we love, we can change the way we address their needs.
Read MoreWe may feel pressure to making the lockdown a time of great productivity, but we can all be a little kinder and gentler to ourselves for just being good enough. In times of chaos, “good enough” is perfect. It’s what we can all strive for.
Read MoreThree breathing exercises — 4-7-8 Breathing, Box Breathing, and Belly Breathing — together can heighten performance and concentration, reduce anxiety and stress, and slow your heartbeat.
Read MoreIn some ways, the technology that was meant to make dating easier is making relationships and maintaining our emotional well-being more difficult.
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