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Two people holding hands across a table. What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?

What is the Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy?

In a world filled with internet advice and quick solutions, the skills of empathetic listening are often under appreciated. This article explores the profound difference between being empathetic and sympathetic…

A therapist and client having a discussion, exemplifying EMDR.

Could EMDR Help Me?

What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy meant to access memories where they are stored in the brain and body. In short, it…

A woman in front of a bright window demonstrating instant and delayed gratification, by being on her phone.

Harnessing Instant and Delayed Gratification

Instant and Delayed Gratification: What are they? Gratification refers to the pleasure or satisfaction derived from the attainment of one's goals or desires. Instant gratification is the desire or immediate…

A woman sitting against an orange accent wall, listening to her AirPods and writing in her thought journal. Enjoying the benefits of keeping a thought journal.

The Benefits of Keeping a Thought Journal

Everyone has been there—your smartphone had an automatic software update overnight and your typical 6:30 am alarm did not go off. You spring out of bed in a panic after…