Blog

The experiences associated with a phobia can be overwhelming and isolating, but you don’t have to face them alone.

Even the best of relationships can be challenging at times. If you’re struggling to see eye to eye with your partner, a family member, or a friend, the team at Thriving Center of Psychology can help.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder that can develop after a traumatic event. The signs of PTSD can be complex and confusing, leaving you with increased anxiety about your health and behavior.

Events from your past can leave a long-lasting impression on your future. At Thriving Mind Psychology, our experienced therapy team understands how trauma can impact your present and future physical, mental, and emotional health. Our providers are skilled in diagnosing and treating the acute and chronic side effects of traumatic events.

Anger can stem from everyday situations or life-long struggles. While there are many reasons that feelings of anger can be triggered, it’s ultimately up to you to control how you react to certain situations. This is especially important in the day and age of social media, political upheaval, and social divide.

Many people offhandedly complain about day-to-day stress, but they may not realize how much of an impact it can have on their immediate and long-term health.

If you agree that uncertainty is frightening, you’re not alone. The human brain is hard-wired to be fearful of uncertainty. Constantly changing and updating to predict how the world works, when your brain is faced with prolonged uncertainty, this can cause increased levels of distress.

Even if you’re madly in love with your partner, social isolating with them can be frustrating. Initially, it might seem fun to stay home and work in your pajamas. However, eventually reality sets in, and the limitations imposed by social distancing can get to you. Why does that happen, especially if you have a strong relationship? Do your frustrations mean that something is wrong with your relationship?

While so much focus has been put on our physical health lately, it’s even more critical we don’t put our mental health on the backburner. The current limitations of social isolating are not ideal for many therapy seekers, however, it should not be an excuse to push mental health to the side. Below is a list of ways people can still utilize therapy from the home and the benefits of each.

With the recent outbreak of COVID-19 across the world, for many of us, life looks very different. Here in NYC, all public schools are closed, the subways are as empty as they have ever been, restaurants are take-out only, and many of us are doing our civic duty by staying inside. With all of the uncertainty surrounding this global pandemic, it is enough to make even the most zen among us worry or feel down.

Maintaining a healthy, happy relationship involves good communication, but sometimes couples can struggle to be both heard and understood.

Dealing with everything from discrimination to violence, members of the LGBTQ+ community tend to experience higher rates of suicide than the general population.

When compared to other forms of abuse, gaslighting is one of the most difficult to recognize and prove. Unlike physical abuse, gaslighting leaves no external mark and may cause the victim to believe they are going crazy. The lasting effects of emotional trauma caused by gaslighting can last a lifetime.

When someone exercises the brain is stimulated into releasing chemicals into the bloodstream that improve mood. These feel-good chemicals are known as endorphins. They relax the body and improve self-esteem and mood.

Self-confidence is a vital part of maintaining your physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. However, there are many factors that can interfere with your ability to recognize your self-worth.

Fear of flying, or aviophobia, is estimated to affect up to 40% of the population at some level or another. Some people only have mild generalized anxiety around the idea of getting on a plane and surrendering control, while others have a clinical phobia that renders them almost completely incapable of even entertaining the idea of flight. If you find that your fears are keeping you from living your best life, it might be time to look into therapy.