Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy towards others. Dealing with a narcissistic individual can be challenging and emotionally draining. However, it is possible to survive and maintain your sanity in such situations.

Behavioral issues are an inherent part of human nature, encompassing a wide range of actions and reactions that individuals exhibit in response to various stimuli. Whether it's a child acting out, a coworker displaying hostility, or a personal struggle with self-discipline, behavioral issues are a common facet of our lives (Fabian & Pykett, 2022). Understanding the underlying factors, addressing them effectively, and empowering individuals to overcome these challenges is essential for personal growth, harmonious relationships, and a thriving society.

Using evidence-based research, we discovered the importance of seeking treatment to give your child tools to help cope with the symptoms of anxiety. As a parent, you hold an important role, in either helping or enabling your child’s anxiety. Sometimes, we can get caught up in the immediate desire to help our children “feel better” and, instead of helping, we unintentionally enable their anxiety. In this blog we will discuss ways you may unintentionally reinforce your child’s anxiety and review some healthy ways you can help your child cope with their symptoms.

Is your child struggling with anxiety? If so, they are not alone. In youth, an anxiety disorder is the most common mental health disorder (Villabo et al., 2018) affecting 15-20% of youth (Kagan et al. 2016; Salloum et al., 2018; Wu et al., 2019) with about 75% of these youth beginning symptoms between the ages of 11 and 21 (Starrenburg et al., 2017). As a parent your hope may be that your child will “get over” their anxiety or “grow out of it” however research has shown, when high levels of anxiety are left untreated, anxiety is known to continue into adulthood (Starrenburg et al., 2017).

Summer is here! We are thinking about all the possibilities and events that are available this time of year. The question is: how do we make the most of this season? With the weather warming up, the days getting longer, and nature being fully out of hibernation mode, there is more reason than ever to spend more time outdoors.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Living with BPD can be challenging for both individuals diagnosed with the disorder and their loved ones.

Anxiety and stress are common experiences that most people face at some point in their lives. While some level of stress is normal, excessive stress and anxiety can have negative effects on both physical and mental health. Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce anxiety and stress. Below will consists of some effective strategies for managing anxiety and stress.

Psychotherapy is not just for adults; it is also beneficial for children and adolescents. This blog will give an overview and discuss the benefits of children and adolescents being in mental health therapy.

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, our therapeutic staff, and their families enjoyed a night supporting mental health awareness at the ballpark. The Philadelphia Phillies have adopted a “Strikeout the Stigma” series this summer as they support mental health awareness with panel discussions prior to games once a month. We attended this event as a group and were fortunate to hear Philadelphia Eagles safety and hall of famer Brian Dawkins speak on the topic of mental health in sports.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy origins can be traced back partially to the theories of B.F. Skinner and Joseph Wolpe, who pioneered the behavioral therapy movement in the 1950’s (Kaczkurkin & Foa, 2015). CBT developed mainly through the work of Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis however, there were numerous psychologists that influenced what we know as CBT.