Let’s face it: It’s really hard to make friends after college I remember making insta-friends in High School and College. It seemed so easy back then, didn’t it? You were thrown together with people your own age with generally few time commitments. You serendipitously run into your friends on campus, in classrooms, or at parties. …
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What is Cutting and Self-Harm? Cutting, also called Self-Harm or Self-mutilation, is a relatively common behavior. There are many different kinds of Self-Harm: -cutting yourself with a knife or razor -Burning yourself with a lighter or match -Hitting yourself -Pulling your hair Any kind of behavior that causes yourself physical pain can be a kind …
It’s true, men get therapy too. Thrive Counseling has been helping folks in Denver since 2013, and we have seen the share of our clients that are men rise over the years. Men struggle with many issues just as much as women do (in some cases, even more so). But we know that Men have …
When is the last time you did one thing. Only one thing. You just washed the dishes, or had a long dinner with a friend (without checking your phone), or read an entire blog post (without skimming it)? We are all distracted. The world has become full of distractions and therefore, the temptation to multitask …
The longest-running study of human well-being and happiness is the Harvard Grant Study. The study began in 1939 with a group of 268 male undergrads. Researchers have been following them ever since, asking them questions about their lives and interviewing them to find out how they grow and develop in their lives. The study itself …
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A client of mine looked up at me through tears and said “I’m 26 and all of my friends are getting married. They don’t know I’m about to divorce.” She went on to talk about the particular and acute pain of the upcoming wedding season. She had 5 weddings to attend and she was a …
Everyone knows Denver loves the outdoors. For many, being outside in nature is calming, therapeutic, and acts as a ‘reset’ button after a stressful week. Recent studies suggest that being in nature is good for your brain. A Psychology Professor-and avid backpacker-at the University of Utah named David Strayer took 50 students on a 3-day …
If your loved one has been sexually assaulted or sexually abused in the past, it can be very difficult to know how best to support them. Here’s a reference of Do’s and Don’ts for the survivor in your life. DO Be informed about sexual assault. Learn about common trauma effects and know what to expect. …
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Being involved with a survivor of sexual assault can be an all-consuming process. Keeping in mind that many trauma effects show up in relationships, and it’s important for you to set appropriate and healthy boundaries. Take Care of your own Self-Care by setting Boundaries Often, a survivor feels totally overwhelmed by his or her emotions. …
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What is Social Anxiety? Social anxiety can simply be defined as the fear of social situations. It is a mental health condition that manifests in the form of fear of social interaction. Sufferers are often too conscious of other people around them, and feel vulnerable in an irrational manner. They are afraid of being judged …
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