Breaking Free from People-Pleasing and Embrace Boundaries Setting Over-functioning in relationships is a common yet often misunderstood behavior that can significantly impact the dynamics between partners, co-workers, friends, or family members. At its core, over-functioning involves taking on more responsibility than is fair or necessary, often to control outcomes or avoid conflict. While it mayContinueContinue reading “Over-Functioning in Your Relationships”
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Why Not Skills Over Pills?
Do you know what mental health medications you are being prescribed and why? The article you are about to read presents a practice-informed perspective on utilizing skills over pills. It is not intended to conflict with your personal beliefs but should be considered as one of many viewpoints. By exploring this perspective, you may gainContinueContinue reading “Why Not Skills Over Pills?”
Legacy Photography: Meg Tyo’s Take on Mental Health
Legacy photography is a form of photography that goes beyond capturing the present moment. It focuses on preserving and conveying the essence of individuals, families, or communities across time. Rather than simply documenting events, legacy photography aims to capture the stories, values, and histories that define a person or group. It creates a visual narrativeContinueContinue reading “Legacy Photography: Meg Tyo’s Take on Mental Health”
Women in Agriculture
Women in agriculture are the unsung hero. These remarkable farmers have to juggle multiple responsibilities, from tending to crops, livestock, maintenance, business management, children, mental health, and managing households. The demanding nature of their work, combined with societal norms, can contribute to unnecessary stress and mental health challenges. Women farmers navigate a unique set ofContinueContinue reading “Women in Agriculture”
Religious and Spiritual Bypassing: What is it?
Here is a question asked by a reader: I was told by a family member that I was using my religion to bypass for my mental health problems. What does that mean? I think of myself as more spiritual anyway. —Have a question about yourself or anything related to human behavior? Feel free to writeContinueContinue reading “Religious and Spiritual Bypassing: What is it?”
Women and Self-Confidence
Every young woman should read this. Every woman should read this. Everyone should read this. What if you just choose to love yourself right now, just the way you are? Try it. Observe how aversive you are to it. Pay attention to how much you shame yourself. Ask yourself: what is the purpose of shamingContinueContinue reading “Women and Self-Confidence”
I Could’ve Been Stronger
Crafted by a courageous woman, this article aims to share a part of her story, offering support and insights to those who may find solace and guidance in her journey. I have always dealt with my social anxiety as long as I can remember. I would always be too shy and too afraid to speakContinueContinue reading “I Could’ve Been Stronger”
I am a Big Bear
Punitive Guilt: As a woman in my 50s, I have been battling with this inner and ongoing dissonance. From a young age, I was taught (by almost all aspects of my environment) what is considered “proper” as far as appropriate feminine behavior-what is acceptable and what is shameful. For example, the women in my familyContinueContinue reading “I am a Big Bear”