The word trigger gets thrown around a lot online. Sometimes people use it jokingly or sarcastically to describe someone reacting to something they dislike. In mental health and substance use recovery, however, the term has a much more specific meaning. A trigger is anything that sets off a strong emotional…
I know quite a few people with a bachelor degree in psychology. One of the bigger complaints is that they find it challenging to find a career without getting a graduate degree. There are obvious options: looking for any position that requires a bachelor degree regardless of major or going…
This is a grounding exercise that is pretty popular. It usually includes one thing you can taste, but I don’t find that especially helpful, so I don’t tend to include it. When you are getting overwhelmed, this is a good exercise to help get you out of your head. I…