It’s a new corporate buzzword that has real roots in mental health. — I work as a mental health therapist these days, and I’m constantly on my toes, especially if I am doing on-call services for people across the lifespan. Lately, I have learned about the term “moral injury” and I haven’t stopped thinking about this concept since then. As the British Medical…

Canadian Researcher & Writer | Crisis Responder | Newbie Therapist — Hello Medium writers, My name is Synthia and I’m a female in her twenties who is born and raised in Canada. My cultural ancestry is Sri Lankan. I can speak English and have some proficiency in French as well. At the time of publishing, I was doing my second rodeo…

A therapist brainstorms what it may mean for you. — I’m an integrational therapist who is constantly learning new things. This might mean reading a good book or two — or watching things that I don’t normally watch to better understand my clients. At my current workplace, every and all presenting issue shows up at any time of the day…

Distressing thoughts are not tied to action and are not a reflection of your true self. — Disturbing images fill your brain. They are morally repugnant. You silently shriek in horror. You wonder subconsciously if others can read your mind. You know it’s not possible, but you wonder nonetheless. As sweat cascades down your brow, you wonder if others can sense your tension. Perhaps the energy is…

A couples therapist examines the realism behind this concept. — I’m a therapist who has worked closely with individuals and couples for the past few years. These have included situations where a person may be uncertain about extricating themselves from problematic situations. In some dynamics, this may mean that their partner is reportedly holding all the cards — and is…

I hate feeling like it is going to happen again. — I am constantly running away from the waves of jealousy. I straddle humility and grace because I have learned to appreciate the talents of each and every person that I have met. …

A therapist soundboards her personal thoughts. — I’m a registered psychotherapist and it’s been quite the emotional journey seeing people at various stages of grief. I might see someone who is still reeling in shock and numbness — while the next person is on a completely different stage, such as that of anger. The stages of grief…

A therapist explores the curious relationship between these constructs. — I’m a therapist who prides herself as being evidence-based, intuitive, creative, and integrational. Yes, I do therapy, but rarely do I approach it from a single lens — this would make me a therapist who borrows elements from many modalities to suit the needs of the individual that I am…

A therapist wonders if a narcissist can grow from past misgivings. — As a therapist who works with many different people, I can’t help but wonder to what extent a person might deduce that they have narcissism — and if they are able to make change towards unlearning it. A Crash Course on Narcissism Society has thrown around the word “narcissism” for just about any situation, so…