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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 Stat
By: Riley Fortier, M.Ed. What is it? Seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a condition where some people exp
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
What is PTSD? PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It develops when a person has experienced a dangerous, scary, terrifying, or shocking ev
Somatic Exercises What are somatic exercises Somatic exercises refers to the release of muscular tension through gentle, unintentional movement and an
What is ableism? Ableism is discrimination and social prejudice in favor of able-bodied people, based on the belief that typical abilities are superio
What is intimacy? Intimacy is the feeling of closeness and interconnectedness with another person. It is a foundation for a long and healthy relations
What is overstimulation? Overstimulation, sometimes called “sensory overload,” is when your brain has too much stimuli, making it hard to process
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 wh
This information is from the Attachment Project. What is it? Relationship anarchy has no definable rules. Relationships within this structure are flui
By: Riley Fortier M.Ed. CW: brief mention of sexual assault What is Consent? Consent in its most basic definition is the discussion and implementation of boundaries. Consent is about communication. Most commonly, people associate consent with sex, which is great! Consent is a huge part of sexuality. For...
Author: Nathan Houck, M.S., Pre-Licensed Professional Counselor Tell Me About Yourself Who are you? Maybe this question is at the top of your mind. Maybe it is under the surface of things that are weighing on your mind. Whatever your relationship is to this question, it is...
By: Ryan Cocron, LMFT, CAADC What is intergenerational trauma? Intergenerational trauma is a trend where people who experience trauma often pass down the effects of their trauma through both overt and covert behaviors. Overt behaviors look like perpetuating trauma through violence, aggression, or other behaviors that cause harm...
Some people who have depression are completely overwhelmed by it. If you experience crippling depression, everything in your life might seem difficult to do. Crippling depression may cause you to be unable to perform your job, to pay your bills, to take care of your...
It is important for you to understand the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack. If you are unsure about which type you are experiencing, it will be harder to find the proper treatment or to develop effective coping skills. At the Fishtown...
