EB Psychotherapy Blog

As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, many people feel a boost in energy and mood. Summer often brings trips, social events, and a break from rigid routines—factors that can contribute to greater well-being. But for individuals with bipolar disorder or related mood conditions, this seasonal shift can also carry a heightened risk for experiencing episodes of mania or hypomania. These elevated mood states can be exhilarating at first—but they can also become destabilizing, exhausting, and, at times, dangerous.

Have you ever wondered why stereotypical cliches imply the oldest sibling in a family might be the most responsible, the youngest the most carefree, and the middle child the peacekeeper? The mainstream popularity of these general stereotypical ideas may not be entirely coincidental.

The early 20s are often described as a time of boundless opportunity, personal freedom, and self-discovery. But behind the filtered snapshots and highlight reels, this decade can also bring intense pressure, instability, and emotional overwhelm. At our mental health organization, we regularly support young adults who feel lost, anxious, or uncertain as they transition into adulthood. If you’re in your early 20s and struggling, you’re not alone—and your feelings are valid.

In life, there will always be situations that are messy, unfair, or painful—things we wish we could change, but simply can’t. Whether it’s a difficult relationship, a medical diagnosis, a job loss, or a global crisis, our natural impulse is often to fight against reality. We brace ourselves, plan harder, ruminate longer, or try to fix things beyond our reach. But what if peace doesn't come from controlling the situation to get the outcome we think we need? What is peace comes from doing the exact opposite, and choosing to surrender?

In the journey toward emotional wellness, many people look outward for solutions—better circumstances, new relationships, or balancing the playing field among those who have wronged us. We want to orchestrate and fix what's going on in our lives. A new job, a new circumstance... While these external changes can bring some relief, deep and lasting healing often begins within. One of the most powerful, yet challenging, tools for emotional healing is forgiveness. This usually involves some level of releasing anger and resentment, as well as learning how to limit judgement.

Finding Your Voice: How the Empty Chair Exercise Helps You Heal

Receiving a new medical diagnosis—whether it’s chronic, life-altering or just simply unexpected—can turn your world, mind, and body inside out. In an instant, life as you knew it may feel unfamiliar, unstable, and frightening. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, multiple sclerosis, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, or any other health condition, your body, identity, and future suddenly come into question.

Attachment theory provides a powerful framework for understanding how we connect with others, and how we respond or react to others' behavior. At the heart of this theory is the idea that our early dynamics with caregivers shape our attachment style—the patterns of emotional expressions we carry into and perform during adult relationships. Among the four primary attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—avoidant attachment often flies under the radar.

Attachment theory has become an increasingly popular lens through which to understand our behavior in relationships, both romantic and platonic. Attachment theories suggest that the ways we connect with others are shaped by early experiences with caregivers. These experiences create internal "working models" of relationships, guiding our expectations, reactions, and needs.

For decades, HIV has deeply impacted the lives of, most commonly, biological males. In the United States and globally, they continue to bear a disproportionate share of the epidemic. Despite tremendous medical advances, including the widespread availability of PrEP and antiretroviral therapy (ART), HIV remains not just a medical condition—but a deeply personal, social, and psychological experience.