How to Know if You’re Ready for a Relationship (Or Not)
Relationships are hard. It requires vulnerability, knowing what you want, and an ability to stand up for yourself. For many, those requirements are too much. However, there are a lot of people who are unsure how to know if they’re ready for a relationship. At Inner Balance, we offer individual counseling specifically for people who […]
What to Know About Borderpolar
You may have heard the term borderpolar on social media or in conversation. While borderpolar is a term, not a diagnosis, it does encapsulate something curious that clinicians have been seeing for years in therapy and that many people live with day to day. The term borderpolar comes from the combination of two comorbid diagnoses: […]
How to Deal With Compassion Fatigue
Helping other people is a noble thing to do. Reaching out your hand to someone during a time of need, pain, or hardship is important for the growth and recovery of other people. However, if you spread yourself too thin you may find yourself stressed and unable to help anyone. What is compassion fatigue? How […]
How to Overcome Driving Anxiety
Driving has become a big part of our lives. It’s a right of passage for teenagers and a way to get to work for many adults. However, driving doesn’t come easily for everyone. Driving anxiety is a common experience. A 2022 survey found that 66% of Americans experience driving anxiety. People will experience driving anxiety differently. […]
Mom Guilt: How to Overcome It and How to Prevent It
Imagine this scenario: It’s been nine days since you brought home your newborn and you haven’t showered since. While trying to take a shower, you get a sense that you shouldn’t feel ok with leaving your baby to take care of yourself. This is a prime example of mom guilt. It’s a terribly misunderstood problem […]
How to Cope with Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive, unwelcome, or unsettling thoughts are something that happens to nearly everyone. They seem to come out of nowhere, and they’re usually gone as quickly as they arrived. Sometimes they’re just unexpected or bizarre, but they can also be downright scary. Many people simply let the thought pass and move on, but there are some […]
Gratitude
Gratitude is the practice of intentional appreciation and the recognition of goodness in our lives. In the field of positive psychology research on gratitude has shown strong correlation with greater happiness, feeling more positive emotions, and resilience. Research has also shown that expressing gratitude towards others facilitates strong relationships and can improve relationships facing conflict. […]
How to Relax: Calming the Body and Mind
When was the last time you actually felt relaxed? Has it been so long that you forgot what it feels like? For many of us, relaxing is easier said than done. Even when you feel the physical and mental stress that you carry from day to day, it can feel impossible to just let go […]
Existential Loneliness
Have you ever been in a crowd of people and still felt alone? In today’s world, we connect to something constantly, whether a device or a person. Not only are we bombarded with stimuli, but with the rapid development of technology and increased use of social media platforms, people can communicate quickly and efficiently. With […]
What is an LGBTQIA+ ally, and how can i be one?
Being an ally is the key to ensuring the world is a positive place for everyone. One would hope being an ally is something all people would want to be, but unfortunately, that’s not the reality. In a world where not all people feel welcome, taking steps to ensure you act as an ally is […]