What is gaslighting? Gaslighting, named word of the year in 2022, is a serious issue in which one person manipulates another into questioning their own reality. The word “gaslight” originated…
CategoryAnxiety & Stress
5 tips to Manage Holiday Stress
Looking for ways to manage holiday stress? Here are 5 tips from Great Lakes Psychology Group. Why are holidays so stressful? 45% of Americans report feeling stressed about their mental…
Working with the Inner Critic
Learn about working with the inner critic and how to build up your inner champion. Meet the Inner Critic Have you ever been excited about a new venture? Perhaps you…
Functional vs Dysfunctional Anxiety
Why do we have anxiety? As humans, we are hardwired to experience emotions. While we like to think we are driven by reason, our limbic system (emotional brain) kicks on…
3 Outside-the-Box Coping Skills for Reducing Stress
Looking for new, outside-the-box coping skills for reducing stress? It's often said that we don't choose the circumstances of our lives; rather, we choose how to deal with them. Coping…
What is Exposure Therapy?
What is Exposure Therapy and what can it be used to treat? Exposure Therapy is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) used in talk therapy to treat people struggling…
Why is My Anxiety Worse at Night?
What is anxiety? Anxiety usually involves both frequent worry and uncomfortable physical symptoms. Worry is associated with a feeling of impending doom, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. The physical…
3 Life-Changing Benefits of Mindfulness
What is mindfulness exactly? It’s a state of open awareness and acceptance of whatever is going on for you internally and externally in the present moment. Some people tend to…
3 Steps for Re-Establishing Social Connections After Covid
How would you say your social connectedness has shifted since before the pandemic? Looking for tips on re-establishing social connections after Covid? Maybe you’ve managed to stay in touch with…
5 Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Do you tend to doubt your abilities at work and write off your achievements as lucky or unearned? You may be dealing with imposter syndrome, and you’re not alone. Coined…