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Trauma

3 Signs You May Have Unprocessed Trauma

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on May 1, 2024

Not all trauma can heal, but it doesn’t have to control you.

Not all trauma can heal, but it doesn’t have to control you.

Relationships

5 Compassionate Conflict Skills That Can Save Your Relationship

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on April 15, 2024

How to avoid letting conflict derail your relationship.

How to avoid letting conflict derail your relationship.

Happiness

5 Essential Healthy Habits for a Happier Life

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on April 1, 2024

How to cultivate daily happiness habits.

How to cultivate daily happiness habits.

Depression

Is There a Hidden Message in Your Depression?

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on March 18, 2024

Instead of pushing away sadness and depression, it may be more beneficial to listen to them.

Instead of pushing away sadness and depression, it may be more beneficial to listen to them.

Happiness

5 Shortcuts for a Happier Life

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on March 8, 2024

How to jumpstart your happiness. 

How to jumpstart your happiness. 

Dreaming

5 Types of Dreams and Their Secret Messages

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on February 23, 2024

Every dream delivers a secret message. Apply these tools to find out what yours mean.

Every dream delivers a secret message. Apply these tools to find out what yours mean.

Anxiety

How Stress-Dumping Can Threaten a Relationship

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on February 6, 2024

5 ways to relieve free-floating anxiety and stop stress-dumping on your friends.

5 ways to relieve free-floating anxiety and stop stress-dumping on your friends.

Therapy

Why Therapy May Be Less Likely to Help Some People

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on January 16, 2024

3 types of people who may be less likely to benefit from talk therapy and 3 types who may benefit most.

3 types of people who may be less likely to benefit from talk therapy and 3 types who may benefit most.

Family Dynamics

Family Conflict May Increase on Holidays for 3 Key Reasons

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on December 19, 2023

7 tips for defusing tension and having fun.

7 tips for defusing tension and having fun.

Anger

4 Tools to Stop Your Anger From Ruining Your Relationships

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on December 12, 2023

Anger can be a positive or negative force. The choice is up to you.

Anger can be a positive or negative force. The choice is up to you.

Identity

Identity and Mentorship in the Barbershop 

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on December 5, 2023

The Black barbershop offers a rich tapestry of conversations, insights, and a safe space for Black youth.

The Black barbershop offers a rich tapestry of conversations, insights, and a safe space for Black youth.

Media

5 Ways Excessive Cell Phone Use Decreases Mental Health

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on October 30, 2023

How did this little device become such a big headache?

How did this little device become such a big headache?

Personality

3 Signs You’re Eccentric, and 3 Reasons That’s a Good Thing

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on August 25, 2023

Personal Perspective: Who wants to be conventional?

Personal Perspective: Who wants to be conventional?

Anger

5 Dangerous Consequences of Holding a Grudge

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on August 16, 2023

Got a grudge? Here’s what to do about it.

Got a grudge? Here’s what to do about it.

Happiness

6 Habits That Undermine Happiness and Sabotage Growth

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on July 31, 2023

Are you the greatest roadblock to your own happiness?

Are you the greatest roadblock to your own happiness?

Therapy

The 3 Essential Benefits of In-Person Vs. Online Therapy

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on June 20, 2023

Is the in-person therapy experience the same as virtual therapy?

Is the in-person therapy experience the same as virtual therapy?

Self-Help

5 Ways to Tackle Self-Generated Misery

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on May 23, 2023

Tired of self-imposed unhappiness? Here’s what to do.

Tired of self-imposed unhappiness? Here’s what to do.

Motivation

5 Reasons Why Writing Lists Is Good for Your Mental Health

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on April 19, 2023

Do you enjoy the satisfaction of checking off a to-do list? This is probably why.

Do you enjoy the satisfaction of checking off a to-do list? This is probably why.

Happiness

5 Keys to a "Warrior Approach" for Sustainable Happiness

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on April 4, 2023

Are you a victim of self-inflicted unhappiness? The warrior approach will help.

Are you a victim of self-inflicted unhappiness? The warrior approach will help.

Mindfulness

Is Your Anxiety or Depression Worse When You’re Alone?

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on March 14, 2023

Have screens made us sadder, more anxious, and emotionally dumber?

Have screens made us sadder, more anxious, and emotionally dumber?