In therapy I often hear, “I don’t do confrontation.” It’s as if the term has taken on a life of its own, evolving into a dirty word to avoid at all costs. But this aversion to confrontation raises an important question: Why is confrontation seen as so negative, and what does this avoidance truly cost us?

There’s something quietly shifting about the way we start a new year. Every January I notice a familiar cultural rhythm - a rush toward resolutions, plans and declarations of change. For a long time it has carried the unspoken expectation that this was the moment to reset, improve and push with renewed intensity. Even within the therapy room, people often spoke about needing to “get it right this year.”

Strategies for managing Christmas.

The truth is: talking about suicide does not increase risk. In fact, open and compassionate conversations can save lives.

As parents and caregivers, we often wonder: What’s going on in their mind?

Maternal Mental health Week 2025. What post-partum mental health means and how we can break the stigma on the conversation.