Therapy Sketches
Reflections from the members of our clinical team on connections and insights made in psychotherapy about the lives we live and how it impacts our mental health.
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Why We Help Others and How It Shapes Our Well-Being
August 2026
Did you know there’s a day dedicated to sharing zucchini with your neighbors? August 8th is designated as National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day, a fun calendar event inspired by the tradition of gardeners quietly leaving the extra zucchini from their harvests […]
You and Professional Athletes Might Be More Alike Than You Think
July 2026
Have you ever wondered how athletes manage to stay calm just before stepping up to the service line, the free-throw line, or the penalty spot in the final moments of a game? When we watch the Olympics, the NBA Finals, the World Cup, or […]
Learning the Skills Behind Better Relationships
July 2026
There is probably no single perfect recipe for being in a relationship with others. Still, many of us can likely name at least a few things we wish we could change in our relationships, things that might make them feel a little easier. Maybe we wish it felt easier […]
How Can Intimate Partner Violence Show Up in Relationships
July 2026
According to a striking statistic shared by Oprah Winfrey on June 23, 2026, one in two women in the United States experiences sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by a partner at some point in her life. This rate is significantly higher than the “one in […]
Where Did All the Love Go?
July 2026
Although romantic relationships are among the most important bonds in human life, the process of their ending is often more complex than we realize. When trying to explain the end of a relationship, we tend to focus on specific events like infidelity, a major argument, or a single experience […]
A Closer Look at Physical Intimacy
July 2026
Although physical intimacy is one of the most natural aspects of relationships, it remains one of the topics we find most difficult to discuss. More research is being conducted on sexuality than ever before, and more content is being produced; yet, conversations about it remain quite limited. Perhaps that […]
Why Children Lie and What to Do About It
June 2026
Children’s lying can be a mixed experience for caregivers. Sometimes, they may tell a harmless lie that feels funny or creative, making you think, “How did they come up with that?”. However, lying can also leave caregivers feeling confused or concerned about what it means and […]
How is climate change affecting our mental health?
June 2026
Some worries in our lives are not easily pointed out and instead linger in the background of our everyday experiences. Climate change has become one of them for many of us. Whether we are stressed by the headlines we see, unsure about what to do about it, […]
Can time feel different when we are struggling?
June 2026
Have you ever felt that time seems to move differently depending on how you are feeling? An hour can pass quickly when we are enjoying what we are doing, but feel extremely slow when we are bored or upset. Watching an interesting show can make time feel […]
When Thoughts Feel Dangerous
June 2026
Have you ever caught your mind wandering somewhere unexpected, landing on a thought you don’t agree with and didn’t invite? Does your brain ever glitch and fixate on an image that feels unsettling? These are intrusive thoughts, and they are a normal part of being human, though they can sometimes feel […]
How Do Gender Roles Affect Our Relationships?
May 2026
Expectations around gender affect every aspect of our lives. They affect how we are expected to behave and express emotions, which careers and we should pursue, how our families should look, how we should date and communicate, who should be in authority, and how responsibilities should be assigned. […]
Navigating Substance Use in Our Romantic Relationships
May 2026
When we are struggling with substance use, our relationships can also become more complicated. Similarly, dating and being in a relationship can bring challenges that are not always easy to navigate. Interestingly, being in a romantic relationship while dealing with substance use can have both positive and negative […]