Supportive-expressive therapy is a type of psychodynamic therapy that helps people to achieve mastery over self-control, difficulties, and self-understanding.  This therapy can be effectively used for treating substance use disorders. It is an evidence-based approach that is based on a simple theory, “development of substance use, develops personality accordingly, and influences influential life experiences.”  Supportive-expressive therapy is formed through the principles of psychodynamic therapy which originated from Freud’s psychoanalytic theory. According to this theory, psychological issues develop in early childhood calmsage

Marriage is a sacred relationship built on a foundation of love, trust, and commitment. Yet, divorce can fracture the foundation, leaving behind scars that not only reverberate through your heart and home, but also your well-being and self-worth. I’ve often heard people describe divorce as the “death of a marriage”, and just like any other loss, I bet it brings a range of complicated emotions.  The end of your marriage can trigger feelings of sadness, grief, anger, and at times, calmsage

Depression can be relentless, casting a dark shadow on almost every aspect of your life. This mental health condition affects millions of people, impacting not only their mental and emotional, but physical health as well. While traditional treatment approaches such as talk therapy and medication play a role in managing depression symptoms, some people find comfort and support in their fur babies or what we can call service dogs.  Pets – whether you believe it or not – have an calmsage

Whenever I open up about my feelings, I feel this innate sense of discomfort in my bones. Being vulnerable makes me uncomfortable because I feel that the person I’m baring my emotions to is not going to understand where these emotions come from and how they are affecting me. For me, baring my soul comes with a rollercoaster of emotions. I mean, who likes to take off their emotional armor and expose their true self to others for scrutiny? While calmsage

We live in a diverse and inclusive world; a world where different cultures, races, and ethnicities live in harmony. Now, I’ve heard a lot of people do not feel happy about this diversity and inclusive humanity. Mostly, I see some people use terms – race and ethnicity – in discussions to make others feel derogatory.  While, at first glance, these words seem interchangeable, they are not the same. These distinctions shape our identities but also impact our social well-being. Race calmsage

We all have heard people saying “I Purple You.” Well, it’s a slang used by BTS fans to show their love and affection towards the band. But, do you know the psychology of purple color is beyond the love for purple people hold? To be honest, when I think of purple color, I think of a blossoming aromatic place filled with positivity and happiness all around. Now, honestly, tell us in the comment sections below, what purple color means to calmsage