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6 Types of Friendships That Are Bad for Emotional Health
When I was in high school, my best friend’s mom made no secret of her worries about us driving, going to parties, meeting new teens
7 Steps to Building Emotional Resilience
Originally published on August 9, 2016 • By Alena Gerst, LCSW, RYT, GoodTherapy.org, Topic Expert Contributor Many of us spend a significant amount of time
4 Myths About Psychotherapy You Should Know Before You Go
Originally published on July 6, 2016 • By Alena Gerst, LCSW, RYT, GoodTherapy.org Topic Expert Contributor For many people, going to therapy is a hot-button
3 Ways Prayers Can Help You Heal
The grieving man stooped in sadness, accepting condolences from friends, loved ones, strangers. He wept over his sister’s untimely passing. She was my colleague and a friend, so I attended her funeral to pay my respects. I admit, I also went for another reason.
I Wanted To Avoid a C-Section At All Costs. Then I Went Into Labor
Before I became pregnant, I thought Cesarean sections were performed only in the event of a true emergency. But when I began researching labor and
Being Content With Intent
This book, which had felt so spacious as a place for me to come and rest, was closing in on me. It was becoming a roiling frenzy, consuming my downtime and my thoughts, permeating my dreams when I slept.
