Grief is, unfortunately, one of the experiences that connects us all. Understanding the process can help us navigate grief with our mental health intact. The Shared Experience of Grief Most of us have experienced significant losses in our lives. This kind of loss isn’t just relegated to death of a loved one, although that is […]
Episode 46: Stop Doomscrolling! Managing Social Media & Your Mental Health How is your relationship with social media these days? Probably worth talking about, right? Have no fear as Rachel and Jor-El talk about managing social media and mental health through generally and through the dumpster fire that is 2020. In this episode you’ll get […]
There are many myths associated with mental illness. Here are just a few thoughts to challenge stereotypes and help create a culture that is stigma free. Mental illness is not a choice. Mental illness is not a choice. By definition, mental illnesses are conditions that cause people distress – that is, they cause disruptions to […]
We’re all for positive thinking around here, but that doesn’t mean lying to ourselves either! Tune in as Rachel and Jor-El talk about using the power of positive thinking to help find refuge, even in difficult circumstances. They also share some good news and examples in their own lives to help illustrate the simple practice […]
Losing someone you love is an incredibly painful process. It’s something we all experience at one point or another, but we often don’t talk openly about the messy process of grief. That is unless you’re Rebecca Soffer. This week, Rachel and Jor-El are joined by Rebecca Soffer, the co-founder of Modern Loss. Modern Loss is […]
As we enter September, which is Suicide Prevention Month, I would like to address one big myth about I hear over and over again about suicide. But, first we need to address one major barrier to suicide prevention and that’s the reality that we’re all really scared to talk about it. Suicide is Difficult to […]
In our latest episode our hosts Jor-El and Rachel talk about mental health issues in pop culture. From public meltdowns (think Kanye and Britney circa 2007) all the way to Yankees Ace CC Sabathia (we love you CC!) Demi Lovato and Amanda Bynes, they weigh in on how public conversations about mental health impact our […]
How do you stay grateful when times are tough? In our latest episode hosts and licensed therapists Jor-El Caraballo and Rachel Gersten talk how to practice gratitude during tough times. Obviously, 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us and during tough times it can be hard to acknowledge the positives in our […]
Have you ever heard of the amygdala hijack? Chances are if you’ve ever taken a psychology 101 course you probably have. But do you know what it has to do with relationships? Let me explain! First, some basic brain anatomy! The amygdala is a structure in your brain, located in the deep temporal lobe. This […]
Saying “thank you” is one simple step in battling self-criticism. As Rachel shared in one of her posts, everyday thank yous are incredibly important. We need to be able to offer our gratitude for the people around us for the wonderful things they do to show us how much we’re loved and cared for. Sometimes […]
