Twenty-two-year-old Emma had been working on her social skills for three months. She understood the concepts, she knew what she should do differently, but every social interaction still felt like walking through quicksand. “Am I even making progress?” she...
Community as Classroom: Why Peer Feedback Transforms Connection Skills Faster Than Traditional Therapy Sitting alone in a therapist’s office, Sarah talks about her struggles making friends. She describes feeling awkward at parties, never knowing what to say,...
Inner Strength: A Guide to Harnessing Yours What is Inner Strength? Inner strength is the mental and emotional resilience that allows you to face life’s challenges without losing your sense of self. It’s the quiet confidence that helps you stay grounded...
How to Deal With Pushy People What Does “Pushy” Mean? The word “pushy” describes someone who aggressively pursues their own agenda without respecting others’ boundaries or comfort levels. A pushy person typically uses persistent pressure,...
How Can You Stop Panic Attacks? A panic attack is a sudden feeling of intense fear, panic or anxiety that triggers physical reactions when there is no actual imminent danger. The scariest part of having a panic attack may be the physical symptoms. People often...
How to Handle Criticism in a Healthy Way Criticism is a universal experience that can trigger feelings such as anger, shame, or fear – and our first reaction is usually to defend ourselves or to lash back. And yet, while criticism can be taken as hurtful, it can also...
