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Managing Existential Anxiety: 5 Therapist-Recommended Ways to Find Calm in a Stressful World
by Heather Davidson, Ed.M., MA, LPC, CST A peaceful demonstration reminds us that caring deeply about the world can inspire action—but it’s also important to set healthy limits to protect our mental wellbeing. Understanding Existential Anxiety In recent years, many people have reported rising anxiety over national, environmental, and global concerns. When the state of the world feels unstable, it’s common to question meaning, purpose, and what truly matters — a state often re
What Is Gaslighting? 7 Red Flags of Emotional and Psychological Abuse
Gaslighting is a subtle yet powerful form of emotional and psychological abuse that causes victims to doubt their own reality. Learn the seven warning signs of gaslighting and how trauma-informed therapy can help you heal and regain confidence.
Coercive Sexual Experiences: Recognizing, Understanding, and Healing from Sexual Coercion
Coercive sexual experiences are a form of sexual assault that often go unrecognized. Learn how to identify coercion, understand its emotional impact, and begin healing with trauma-informed therapy.
Coping with Anxiety in the Moment
Anxiety can feel overwhelming but simple, therapist-approved tools can help you feel grounded, calm, and more in control day to day.
5 Tips for Healing a Broken Heart
Breakups can be painful, but healing is possible. Here are 5 therapist-backed tips to support emotional recovery and self-compassion after heartbreak.
4 Steps to Take Before Starting Couples Therapy
Thinking about couples therapy? Learn 4 important steps to take before your first session — and set the stage for real progress.
Healing After a Narcissistic Parent: Trauma, Identity & Therapy
Growing up with a narcissistic parent can deeply affect your identity, relationships, and emotional well-being. This post explores the lasting impact of narcissistic parenting and how therapy can support healing, recovery, and self-discovery.
How EMDR Therapy Supports Healing from Trauma, Anxiety, and More
EMDR therapy offers a powerful approach to healing trauma, anxiety, and more. From PTSD and childhood trauma to phobias and performance anxiety, EMDR helps reprocess distressing memories so they no longer hold power. Discover who can benefit and how this therapy works.
Understanding Complex PTSD and Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma can have lasting effects, leading to chronic or complex PTSD in adulthood. This article explores the emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms associated with long-term trauma and offers insights into pathways for healing and recovery.
Recognizing Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression & Anxiety?
Many new parents experience emotional ups and downs, but it’s important to know the difference between temporary baby blues and more serious perinatal mood disorders like postpartum depression or anxiety. This post helps you recognize the signs, understand when it’s time to seek help, and explore supportive therapy options for healing and balance.
How Attachment Trauma Influences Relationships
Our early attachment experiences shape how we connect as adults. Attachment trauma—rooted in inconsistent, neglectful, or harmful caregiving—can lead to fear of intimacy, trust issues, and repeating unhealthy patterns in relationships. This post explores how trauma manifests in adult dynamics and how therapy can help you heal, set boundaries, and build more secure, fulfilling connections.
Perinatal and Postpartum OCD: What new parents need to know
Postpartum and perinatal OCD causes distressing, unwanted thoughts and compulsive behaviors centered around the baby’s safety. It’s more common than most realize—and highly treatable. Learn what it looks like, how it’s different from other postpartum issues, and how therapy can help. Better Being Main Line offers compassionate support for new parents across Pennsylvania.
How Infertility Treatment Can Impact a Couple's Sexual Relationship
Infertility, and the treatments of infertility can cause significant financial stress, feelings of inadequacy or low self-esteem, feelings of guilt, relationship distress, feelings of loss and grief.
Helpful Resources for Postpartum PTSD
If you find yourself distressed by your childbirth experience, make sure you consult with a therapist who specializes in treating women with postpartum PTSD
What to Know About Postpartum PTSD
Postpartum Depression versus Postpartum PTSD is different, and therefore obtaining a correct diagnosis is crucial. If you or your partner had a traumatic birth experience, we are here to help.
10 Things You Should Know About How Trauma Affects Men
Gender can influence the way people experience trauma due to social and cultural norms, expectations, and much more.
Surviving the Narcissist: What To Do When the Abuser Cries Abuse
Narcissistic ex-partners may begin abusing the legal system to abuse and bully their former partner.
How a Sex Therapist Can Assist in Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity
Infidelity can deeply damage trust. Learn how a sex therapist can support couples in healing, rebuilding intimacy, and moving forward together.
What is “DARVO” & Why do Narcissists use it?
“DARVO” stands for “Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender.” DARVO can occur on an individual or institutional level
The Importance of Being a Giver in Relationships
when one partner is giving more of the emotional, logistical, and even physical labor in the relationship, this can lead to conflict.
10 Things You Should Know About Women & Trauma
Whether you are a woman who has experienced a traumatic event or are wondering how to support a female partner who has experienced trauma,
10 Things You Should Know About PTSD
Big “T” trauma include sexual assault, rape, combat trauma, vehicular accidents, serious medical events, physical assault or attack and more
Frequently Asked Questions about EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy is a type of therapy used to treat trauma related disorders and emotional distress caused by upsetting life experiences.
5 Benefits of Weekly Marriage Meetings
A “business of marriage” meeting is an intentionally scheduled sit-down talk with your partner to review important topics such as finances,
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