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By: Riley Fortier, M.Ed. Overview Each year, there are an estimated 374 million new cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in the United States. There are more than 30 different bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are known to be transmitted through sexual contact (vaginal, anal, and oral...
By: Riley Fortier, M.Ed. What is it? Seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a condition where some people experience a significant mood change with the change of the seasons. What are the symptoms? Sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, or...
What is self-disclosure? Self-disclosure is a process of communication in which one person reveals information to another. It can be used in many ways, but in this instance, we will be talking specifically about self-disclosure with therapy practices and mental health professionals. Types of self-disclosure Accidental -...
What is PTSD? PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It develops when a person has experienced a dangerous, scary, terrifying, or shocking event. Typically, these events usually involve a person being severely injured, or their life threatened, or even ended. What are the causes? You can develop PTSD...
Somatic Exercises What are somatic exercises Somatic exercises refers to the release of muscular tension through gentle, unintentional movement and an awareness of your body. How do your muscles feel in various positions and movements? How do YOU feel in various positions and movements? How it works Somatic exercises...
What is ableism? Ableism is discrimination and social prejudice in favor of able-bodied people, based on the belief that typical abilities are superior. (Able-bodied people are those without a disability). At its core, ableism functions under the assumption that disabled folks need to be “fixed.” Like...
What is intimacy? Intimacy is the feeling of closeness and interconnectedness with another person. It is a foundation for a long and healthy relationship, whether that be romantic or platonic. Physical intimacy Physical intimacy is about creating feelings of closeness and connection using physical touch. This can include:...
What is overstimulation? Overstimulation, sometimes called “sensory overload,” is when your brain has too much stimuli, making it hard to process any new information. Typically, this is seen in highly sensitive people (HSP), autistic folks, folks with anxiety, and folks with ADHD. Essentially, your brain feels trapped...
What is intersex? A term for a variety of conditions in which a person is born with reproductive anatomy, sexual anatomy, or hormone levels outside what is generally considered “male” or “female.” Being intersex is naturally occurring variation in humans, and is not a medical problem....
This information is from the Attachment Project. What is it? Relationship anarchy has no definable rules. Relationships within this structure are fluid, and therefore have no solid differentiation between sexual, romantic, or platonic relationships. Instead, this structure is about breaking down societal relationship rules. In relationship anarchy, there...