Therapist

Yuan Thompson and her husband have been together since 2008, and while at first she believed they could be soulmates — they had that initial spark, anyway — she says it was dedication and tough work that made them a lasting couple."We definitely enjoyed each other when we first met. We had a super-fun summer, so we decided to stay in touch after that. But honestly, it took seven years of long-distance relationship and lots of hard work for us to eventually be together," Thompson, 38, told CBC News from Ottawa."We all have…

ADVERTISEMENT Most parents try to do their best when raising children, but certain behaviors—often likely stemming from the way they were raised themselves—can have a serious negative effect on their little ones, even if that was never the intention. Canada-based trauma therapist Morgan Pommells recently addressed moms and dads out there, asking them to put an end to some of the behaviors they tend to engage in in front of their children. Describing some rather toxic behavior, a series of Pommells’s posts went viral…

Therapy can be an incredibly powerful process to help you work through your deep-seated issues, heal from trauma, and become a more confident, happy, and lively person. While some people have embraced counseling, others still believe it’s ‘shameful’ to ask for help from mental health professionals. But things aren't so easy for therapists either.That’s where the ‘BigTherapyEnergy’ Instagram account comes in. It’s a project that’s dedicated to sharing witty and relatable memes about treating clients if you work in…

Jodi Hildebrandt, podcast co-host and business partner of infamous mommy vlogger Ruby Franke, pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of felony aggravated child abuse, news station KUTV reports. Similar to Franke’s plea last week, two of Hildebrandt’s counts were dropped as part of a currently undisclosed plea deal. (Representatives for Hildebrandt were unable to be reached for comment.)  Hildebrandt, a former licensed therapist, ran the Utah-based coaching service and parenting “masterclass” ConneXions, which she…

Humans usually love and adore their little pet buddies. However, sometimes, we don’t fully realize just how much they actually mean to us.One X user recently posted something that he learned in his years as a marriage and family therapist, which he felt should’ve been obvious all along. To us, our pets are often every bit as important as the rest of our family, and when it comes to grief, that is visible more than ever. Scroll down to read all of it!More info: XSometimes, it takes grief to realize the immense importance…

“You always talk about not wanting to do to your daughters what your mom did to you. You worry about it so much in every interaction you have ever had with them. But your children are 19 and 21 now. They are happy and healthy and they trust you because you’ve never abused them in any way. So I just want to validate for you that you really have broken that cycle of violence. You did that. And you should be proud of it. I’m proud of you for it.” puppsmcgee74 Report He said, “Claim the right to your…

Track marks the second offering from the pop artist's next album, set to arrive in 2024 Singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin weaves a wild self-help yarn on his new song, “I Sent My Therapist to Therapy.” The title is basically the conceit of the song, but Benjamin fills the verses with intricate storytelling, culminating in the chorus, “He said, I’ll tell you what I’m sorry but I thought I’d never see/A case as bad as yours/Don’t think I have a remedy/ Think he needs help now/Oh the irony/I’m so…

Gareth Pursehouse was given life in prison without possibility of parole following first-degree murder conviction in Amie Harwick's February 2020 death The man convicted of killing Hollywood sex therapist Amie Harwick in February 2020 was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison Wednesday. Gareth Pursehouse, who in September was found guilty of first-degree murder in his ex-girlfriend Harwick’s death, potentially faced the death penalty, but was given a life sentence without the…

Tyler Perry is opening up about his friendship with Meghan Markle and what followed after she and Prince Harry stepped down as working members of the British royal family in January 2020. In a new episode on Let's Talk Off Camera podcast, Tyler Perry revealed that he had sent over a note to Meghan saying that he is there to talk if she ever 'needs anything.' (Also read: Harry and Meghan wow fans at Katy Perry's final Vegas performance) Tyler Perry reached out to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry after they stepped…

It would be fair to say there’s no global solution for instant 24/7 access to mental health support. Yes, there are a few ‘marketplaces’ where you can schedule a call with a therapist in advance. Online solutions now include Better Help, Talk Space, and TeenCounselling. Then there are platforms connected with public healthcare such as Kooth and Togetherwall, often filled with content and peer support forums. This, of course doesn’t suit everyone, especially if you’re going through a crisis and need to talk through…