For those of us who think the idea of making meaningful connections and strengthening our involvement in forming a sense of positive community sounds great but lack the understanding of where to begin to engage in such endeavors, I thought I’d share what we’re doing as a team at Theravada amongst our staff. While the … Read more
Lacking a sense of community can lead to undesired side effects like exacerbation of existing depression and anxiety and, most commonly, isolation which leads to loneliness. Loneliness and lacking a sense of community are so prominent in other countries like England that in 2018 they appointed Tracey Crouch to the newly formed government position as … Read more
Unless you’re born and raised in Las Vegas, or at least spent the majority of your childhood here, adjusting to the random collection of people, subcultures, and ex-patriots of states across the nation isn’t easy. I moved here 17 years ago which, by Vegas standards, is a pretty good span of time but, sadly, I … Read more
Despite growing efforts at awareness, publicity, and normalization of stigma surrounding mental health, the battle toward acceptance of many mental health issues continues. For example, many celebrities, such as Demi Lovato, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Michael Phelps, and Lady Gaga have publicly shared their stories of mental health issues, bringing the discussion much more into … Read more
So far, in our month of Mental Health Awareness, we have been heavily evaluating the impact that self- and social stigma has on those who are or have loved ones who are afflicted with some sort of mental health issue (which is estimated to be the majority of society). The third type of stigma surrounding … Read more
Increasing knowledge and awareness of the stigma surrounding mental health involves understanding the types of stigmas that are out there. We think of stigma as a judgment from other people, and sometimes we can internalize the feelings of others or society at large. Experiencing stigma over time might cause someone to believe that the beliefs … Read more
While it may not be evident to some, the use of the word ‘crazy’ in the title of this article is meant to be facetious. We use words like crazy, nuts, psycho, and paranoid so ubiquitously in society that we forget the origins of their definitions in the way that we use them. Our continued … Read more
Emotional Boundaries – What are they? When is the last time you checked in with your emotional boundaries? It’s something we’re often not consciously aware of, but we practice these boundaries, for better or worse, on a daily basis in all of our interactions and relationships. Emotional boundaries may be the deepest, most confusing psychological … Read more
How would you answer someone if they asked you, “How well do you protect your physical boundaries?”. If it were asked by anyone other than a therapist, that’d be pretty odd, but nonetheless, roll with it. Put simply – physical boundaries are things like personal space, your comfort level with physical touch, and your physical … Read more
It’s becoming more widely known how much having a dog can improve so many aspects and qualities of life. While many of us may already be aware of that fact, do we know how our little fur babies accomplish these tasks? In light of Dog Appreciation Day this Friday, I thought it suitable to take … Read more