Parties are full of joy, laughter, and delicious food—but they can also trigger overeating. If you’ve struggled with binge eating or want to stay mindful, this guide offers practical strategies to enjoy celebrations while maintaining control and balance.
The mother-daughter relationship deeply influences self-image, beliefs, and emotional health. When criticism overshadows support, it can impact a daughter's self-worth and relationships well into adulthood. In this post, we explore how critical mothers affect their daughters, the long-term effects on mental health, and steps to heal and rebuild self-confidence. Call our Houston therapists today at 713-565-0922.
Even if you have a good relationship with your parents as an adult, growing up with critical parents can leave lasting impressions on one's self-esteem. The lingering effects of parental criticism can extend into adulthood, impacting relationships, career choices, and overall happiness. Call our Houston therapists at 713-565-0922 if you want help dealing with critical parents.
Discover the profound impact a highly critical father can have on his daughter's emotional, social, and psychological well-being. Learn about the signs, coping mechanisms, and pathways to healing from a Houston therapist's perspective. Understand how to foster resilience and build self-esteem in the face of past criticism. Call our Houston therapists at 713-565-0922 to heal from your critical parents.
The holiday season brings joy, family gatherings, and plenty of delicious food. While it can be tough to stick to healthy habits, you can still enjoy the celebrations without compromising your goals. Here are some practical tips to help you eat healthy during the holidays and feel your best while indulging mindfully. If you struggle with food, our Houston disordered eating therapists can help. Call 713-565-0922.
Science is cool. It teaches us many things including how to live more joyful, healthier lives. Being a therapist, I get really excited when I learn about the science behind what makes people happy. This sounds like flaky stuff, but to me, it is some of the most worthwhile stuff of life. Scientists are confirming something that we inherently know on an intuitive level. Hugs are good for you! Okay, this is not exactly breaking news, but what is interesting is how healing hugs can be and how many benefits you get from this simple, beautiful gesture.
One of the common traits of anxious people is that they tend to catastrophize events in their lives. For example, I might be worried that something I said to a co-worker might be construed as unprofessional and that might lead to me having a bad reputation on the job which might lead to me not being promoted, or even fired. I don't necessarily have any evidence to back this up, but I just feel like it is true. That is catastrophizing.
Most of the people I work with in my practice have come in at some point with high levels of stress. They are experiencing the kind of stress that makes it hard to sleep at night, that causes them to have trouble focusing, or to feel agitated and short tempered with people they love. It is the kind of stress that makes them question what is wrong with their lives, but then feel too exhausted to do anything about it.
