Common struggles minorities face and how this affects the therapeutic relationship
Tidemark Therapy interviews Keshia Grant on unique problems minorities may face and what this means for those who seek out therapy.…Read More
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The Transgender Community
Many folks struggle with coming out as to their friends and family. Many people also do not realize the unique challenges that people face in the transgender community. If you would like to become more educated on the transgender community, then watch the video below Please subscribe to our YouTube station and comment on the video because each time you do we help spread the word about mental h…Read More
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Coping with Anxiety
Here we introduce Michele Menzie to Tidemark Therapy and we learn some simple tricks that you can utilize to cope with every day anxiety.…Read More
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Why Valentine’s Day Can Suck It
Valentine’s Day is one of the WORST holidays. For all of you reading this right now, who are yelling at your computer screens that I’m cold and heartless, just give me a moment of your time, and I’ll explain my logic. I’m as much of a romantic as the next person, but as a therapist, I’ve seen lots of depression and anxiety centered around this holiday; whether it’s because people are l…Read More
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Common Misconceptions about PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a commonly misunderstood mental health disorder. When most people envision a person suffering from PTSD, they picture a war veteran, but the truth is, trauma is a reality in our daily lives, and many people experience PTSD because of it. In this blog, we will go over some common misconceptions you may have heard about PTSD. MISCONCEPTION: Only the mental…Read More
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The Benefits of Couples Therapy, Part Two
In our last blog, we began reviewing some of the many benefits of couples therapy. In this blog, we will continue to go over reasons why you may want to consider couples counseling with your partner, even if you don’t believe your issues are “that serious.” Get to the root of your problems You may find that you and your partner seem to have the same argument over and over again. This general…Read More
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The Benefits of Couples Therapy, Part One
There is a stigma surrounding couples therapy because many people believe it is a last-ditch effort to save a relationship that will inevitably fail. The main problem with couples therapy is that couples often wait years after their initial dissatisfaction with their marriage to seek out counseling. This means that couples must attempt to tredge through years of resentment, distrust, poor communic…Read More
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The Difference Between Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Two common mood disorders that are often confused are depression and bipolar disorder. While there is some overlap in symptoms, these disorders are very different, which is why an accurate diagnosis is crucial. In fact, antidepressants are often detrimental to people with bipolar disorder, and can further aggravate their symptoms. However, due to their similarities, it is common for bipolar disord…Read More
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How to Help A Loved One With Addiction
Today we have a lovely guest blog post written by the wonderful Trey Dryer. It did not help when I yelled at him. It did not help when I would ignore it and thought it would eventually work itself out. It did not help when I told my parents what was happening. My brother’s drug addiction was severe, and nothing my parents or I did ever seemed to have an effect on his substance use. To r…Read More
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3 Tips to Combat Disappointment
“I’m so disappointed in you.” “I’m dissatisfied.” “You let me down!” “Why do I even bother? These are all phrases we’ve heard echo across our lifetime. They only take a few seconds to utter, but can linger on within us for a lifetime. Chances are if you’re reading this, then someone at some point has disappointed you or vice-versa; you’ve disappointed them. For disappoint…Read More