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Do You Feel Guilty, Overwhelmed, or Resentful as a Mom? It Might Trace Back to Your Childhood Role
Discover how growing up as a parentified eldest daughter can lead to feelings of overwhelm, resentment, or guilt in motherhood—and what you can do to break free from these patterns.
“Always Catching Up”: Why Children of Immigrants Often Feel Behind
"Why do I always feel like I’m behind?" If you’re a child of immigrants, this feeling might be your baseline—but it’s not a personal failure. You were asked to carry so much before you even got to define who you are.
“Is it Bad That I use ChatGPT as my Therapist?”
When used outside its intended domain, AI—even one as advanced as ChatGPT—can unintentionally aggravate mental‑health challenges, blur reality, and fuel delusions.
What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is an approach to understanding and healing the mind. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, IFS is built on the idea that the mind is made up of multiple "parts," each with its own unique perspective, emotions, and desires.
Adult Children of Immigrants
The experience of being an adult child of immigrants (ACOI) can be profoundly complex, shaped by a blend of cultural, generational, and familial dynamics. While this identity offers unique strengths, it also presents distinct challenges that can significantly impact mental health and emotional well-being.
Life as the Eldest, Parentified Daughter
The role of the eldest daughter in many families, particularly in immigrant or high-stress households, is often shaped by a set of expectations that can go beyond the typical responsibilities of sibling relationships.
The Fundamentals of Behavioral Change
People often come to therapy with insight into the patterns of their life while also feeling stuck in those same patterns. Pairing insight with behavioral change is key to sustainable progress towards our goals. So let’s talk about the basics of behavioral change!
Finding a Therapist 101
Finding a therapist is hard. Here some suggestions to get you started!
Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
It can be difficult to know the difference between living with ADHD and living with inattention in an overstimulating environment. So let’s talk about it!
Harnessing the Power of Breath: Techniques to Manage Stress
Breathing exercises can profoundly impact our mental and physical health, offering a simple, accessible way to alleviate stress.