by Linda K. Laffey, MFT | Dec 14, 2019 | EMDR, Trauma, Trauma Therapy |
Stigmas surround numerous aspects of life. From lifestyles to diets, from personal characteristics to mental health conditions, these nefarious blots are everywhere. That said, trauma seems peppered with more stigmas than many other mental health conditions. A chief...
by Linda K. Laffey, MFT | Dec 9, 2019 | Breakup, Couples Counseling, Relationship, Relationship Therapy
Perhaps you’ve felt for a while that your marriage is in trouble. Each day, your unhappiness becomes more apparent. Yet, while you see the pain in each other’s eyes, it seems neither of you can bring yourself to initiating a discussion about the obvious question: Are...
by Linda K. Laffey, MFT | Nov 30, 2019 | Depression, Eating Disorders
Depression is a condition that takes time to overcome and will often fluctuate in severity. The idea that mental health is the only thing that influences depression is a common misconception. It is true that both physical and mental factors can lessen or worsen your...
by Linda K. Laffey, MFT | Nov 20, 2019 | Eating Disorders
It may seem odd to believe that fasting can lead to an eating disorder. However, that’s precisely what’s happening to hundreds of people, especially those jumping on the intermittent fasting (IF) bandwagon. Not only has this particular trend impacted plenty of...
by Linda K. Laffey, MFT | Nov 12, 2019 | Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress Reduction, performance anxiety, Social Anxiety
‘Tis the season for good food, snow, family gatherings, and… performance anxiety?Yes, performance anxiety is very real, even during the holiday season. It actually could be even worse for some people during this time. There’s a certain expectation that everyone is...
