In my clinical practice, many clients speak of their use of ghosting as an interpersonal strategy, or of the pain of being ghosted. In the former, ghosting can be a way of... Read more »
Imagine standing in front of a mountain of unopened mail, a gym bag that has been packed for three days, and a work project that was due yesterday. For many adults, this... Read more »
Beyond PTSD: Trauma Creates a ‘Vicious Circle’ of Health Problems Have you ever felt so stressed that your stomach was in knots, or a period of anxiety led to persistent back pain?... Read more »
When bullying severs one’s belonging at work, the pain is intense and prolonged, activating the same parts of the brain as physical injury (Williams, 2001). However, because the wounds don’t bruise or... Read more »
It seems that 2025 has been, for many of us, a time of emotional reckoning. Something about this new year has served as a sacred disruptor—ushering in wounds that feel both shocking... Read more »
Source: Orapun/Adobe Stock/Used with Permission Clinical diagnostic work is very similar to detective work. During the initial evaluation of the patient, we gather evidence from signs and symptoms, inquire into potential connections... Read more »
Written By Erica Marshall-Lee, Ph.D., ABPP, Sheethal D. Reddy, Ph.D., and Desiree Frain, Psy.D., on behalf of the Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates As an African-descended woman, I (EML) have heard it all... Read more »