A study conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers found that 67.5% of failed marriages fell apart due to poor communication between the couple. Lack of communication has often been cited as one of the leading causes of divorce, if not the leading reason. Why? It’s important for us to feel understood in our
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Understanding Neuroplasticity and How It Affects You
You are constantly taking in new information. It could come from an article you read online or the name of a new neighbor across the hall. Without neuroplasticity, you would not be able to retain that information nor would you be able to let that information change your perspective and way of thinking. Neuroplasticity can
Read MoreWhat Is Your Attachment Style?
There’s no question that your relationships and the way you interact with them play a large role in your overall mental wellness. On the other side of the coin, your mental health can impact your relationships. The steadier you are in your mental health, the better you’ll be able to gauge a healthy relationship and
Read MoreComing out as LGBTQ+ and Living Proudly
We all deserve the right to live authentically, but for so many people in the LGBTQ+ community, living authentically requires a few extra steps. “Coming out” is the process of telling friends, family, coworkers, and anyone you encounter that you exist outside the heteronormative culture we live in. You are not a straight, cis-gendered person.
Read MoreNavigating Relationships Post-Pandemic
Covid-19 is still a very real, very dangerous thing. However, the world has for the most part begun to open up. Getting drinks with your friends, traveling, and meeting new people is a possibility again. It feels as if the whole world has been sleeping and everyone is just now emerging from deep hibernation. Everything
Read MoreAre You Emotionally Mature?
Emotional maturity is the ability to manage your emotional reactions under any circumstances. Knowing how to respond to others, and yourself, in difficult situations is a skill set we continuously work on and try to improve. How emotionally mature are you? Take our Emotional Maturity Quiz: When someone on whom you depend emotionally lets you
Read MoreWhat Are The Signs of a Resilient Relationship?
Did the Covid-19 pandemic hurt or help your relationship? The answer might depend on how resilient you are as a couple. Many influences are factored into whether or not a relationship survives an economic or emotional crisis, some couples might seek divorce or therapy. However, studies show that even though significant stress can drive couples
Read MoreEverything You Ever Wanted To Know About Couple Therapy, But Were Afraid To Ask
We get a lot of questions about couple therapy at RIVIA Mind, so we asked LCSW and couple therapy specialist, Tyler Parrott, to answer some of the most frequent. Thanks for answering some of our most asked questions about couple therapy! Tell us, who needs/benefits from couple therapy? A big misconception around couple therapy
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ADHD 2.0 : New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction—From Childhood Through Adulthood By Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D. What’s it about? In ADHD 2.0, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey, both of whom have this “variable attention trait,” draw on the latest science to provide both parents and adults with
Read MoreFive Ways To Be More Mindful
When we learn to be more mindful, we form deeper connections with ourselves, our environment, and others. There are a number of ways to incorporate mindfulness techniques into your day. Breathing Mindfulness, or being mindful of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, may involve breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices
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