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Some researchers believe that our memory didn’t evolve for us to only remember but to imagine all that might be (Young, 2019). Episodic memory is a powerful mechanism where body meets mind, allowing us to revisit past moments in the present (Williams et al., 2022). When we reflect on our highs and lows, they influence […]

Imagine a relationship where trust flows effortlessly, communication is a breeze, and both partners feel equally cherished, respected, and free. Welcome to the world of secure attachment style, the gold standard of relationship dynamics where emotional safety and mutual respect pave the way for lasting love and personal growth. Attachment styles have a profound impact

As psychologists, coaches, therapists, and humans, we spend a great deal of our time focused on what we and our clients are feeling and thinking. However, while that’s vital to wellbeing, functioning, and performance across all life domains, so is awareness and understanding of others’ “thoughts, wants, hopes, imagining, and knowing” (Wellman, 2015, p. 2).

Sleep is at once highly familiar—we all do it—and deeply mysterious; among those studying the science of sleep, there is no consensus on why it evolved in the first place (Assefa et al., 2015). Fortunately, in recent decades, the science of sleep has moved forward. New technologies have allowed scientists to study the changes that

Chronic loneliness can affect us all at any point in our lifetimes, but it can be a significant challenge for many older adults as they age. Loneliness not only affects mental health but also has profound effects on overall wellbeing (Atwood et al., 2019). It is a difficult topic to talk about as it is

Vicarious trauma refers to the impact of repetitive encounters with indirect trauma while working as a helping professional. Most clients who attend psychotherapy will share their history of trauma that has impacted their mental health, relationships, and working lives (Sawicki, 2019). The emotional impact of empathizing with trauma survivors increases therapists’ risk of vicarious trauma,

In the short term, a lack of sleep can leave us stressed and grumpy, unwilling, or unable to take on what is needed or expected of us. A prolonged reduction in sleep, referred to as sleep deprivation, results in a range of physical and mental health conditions, damaging our ability to perform or experience wellness

When boundaries are unclear, particularly in families, relationships can become overbearing, with individuals experiencing a diminished sense of self (Bacon & Conway, 2023). In such situations, our clients can be confused over their separateness, indicating what psychologists call ‘enmeshment’ (Bacon & Conway, 2023). While ‘enmeshed’ families benefit from high levels of communication, they also suffer

As we face the worrying increase of environmental events, pandemics, and wars across the globe, the topic of trauma is extremely relevant across various contexts. It can potentially result in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). In a therapeutic context, we’re seeing more and more people in our practices who have

No individual needs to be defined by the actions or behavior of their parents. However, the attachment strategies we form early in our lives for dealing with our parents and caregivers can significantly shape how we relate to ourselves, others, and our environments (Levy & Orlans, 2014). Infants who continuously experience fear and trauma from