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Building a Mindful Relationship with Social Media Social media platforms are vehicles that we all use to connect with others, share our interests and life events, and readily access information. While there are numerous benefits to engaging with social media, excessive social media use has been associated with negative mental health outcomes such as anxiety, […]

Benefits of Being In Community for Texas In today’s post-pandemic digital age, it’s not uncommon for people to find themselves feeling isolated. It can be challenging to navigate making new connections and maintaining old ones in a time when many people work from home, take classes online, or are struggling with their own mental health.

By Emily Heimberger, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT What is vicarious trauma? Vicarious trauma goes by many names: secondary trauma, insidious trauma, secondhand trauma, “the cost of caring,” and more. All refer to the trauma that can occur after exposure to someone else’s traumatic stories and experiences. This phenomenon is commonly observed among

Reducing Mental Health Stigma – Who You are Matters Before I became a therapist, I was once a client struggling to navigate my search for a therapist. I had reached my breaking point with some of the issues I was having, and I felt that I couldn’t continue trying to resolve them without some help.

Perfectionism – What is it and How to Work with it in Therapy? What is perfectionism? The short, anecdotal answer might be the way I felt like I needed to become an expert on perfectionism before writing this blog (yes, the irony here is palpable). The APA Dictionary offers a clearer description: “the tendency to

Building Resilient Lesbian Relationships: Strategies for Lasting Love and Connection Welcome to LoveWithoutLimits, this is a topic devoted to the skill of creating enduring and satisfying lesbian relationships. This blog is going to investigate, celebrate, and walk you through the process of meaningful relationships within the lesbian community. Every successful partnership is based on a

Behind the Scenes: Exploring the Silent Struggles of therapists By Emily Heimberger, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT What is burnout? Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It reduces productivity and energy levels, resulting in feelings of helplessness, cynicism, resentment, and more.. The effects

Commemorate World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day, celebrated every year on October 10th, presents a remarkable opportunity for individuals like you who are dedicated to their mental well-being. Whether you’re navigating the complex terrain of mental health recovery or simply seeking to maintain your emotional equilibrium, this day offers a chance to reflect

Professional Self-Care Startegies for New Therapists: Essential Strategies to Prevent Burnout and Thrive As therapists, it can feel like we talk about self-care and needs-meeting strategies all day, every day. Because of the nature of our professional relationships with clients, we focus a lot on other people’s needs, and it often takes really intentional effort

Exploring Mindfulness: How to Cultivate Calm in a Busy World “Wherever you are, be all there”-Jim Elliot You’re feeling overwhelmed with life. You’re always on the go and the days seem to blur together. When you have free time, relaxation does not come easy, and your time is taken over by scrolling or overthinking. Before

The Complexity of Eating Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery Eating disorders, encompassing conditions like anorexia, bulimia nervosa, and other sensitive variations, are intricate challenges that profoundly impact the quality of life. They transcend age, gender, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and body type; they do not discriminate. Tackling these unique hurdles necessitates specialized care, available

Compassion and Boundaries: Understanding When Kindness Isn’t Acceptance Compassion is an inherent aspect of human nature, encompassing the profound ability to empathize with others and translate that empathy into care, concern, and acts of kindness. It transcends mere sympathy and extends into meaningful action, reflecting a genuine desire to alleviate the suffering and challenges others