Analyzing Apple TV+’s Severance using Schema Therapy: Mark S’s Innie and Outie as Schema Modes
Mark S from Apple TV+’s Severance is a compelling fictionalized case study of extreme emotional state fragmentation. He and other Lumon employees elect to undergo the severance procedure which splits ones conscious awareness between ones innie work self and their...
Navigating the Aftermath of Infidelity: Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Infidelity is one of the most challenging crises a couple can face. The discovery of an affair shatters trust, triggers intense emotions, and forces both partners to question the future of their relationship. As therapists specializing in relationship counseling, we...
How Schema Therapy Fights The Psychological Effects of Systemic Trauma and Oppression
Schema therapy offers a powerful framework for addressing systemic oppression and promoting social justice. By focusing on deeply ingrained patterns of thought and behavior, this approach provides unique insights into how societal inequities become internalized and...
Understanding Sensory Processing Sensitivity: Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?
Do you often feel overwhelmed by the world around you? Are you deeply moved by art or music? Do you need time alone to recharge after busy social situations? If so, you may be what psychologists call a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Sensory Processing Sensitivity...
Understanding PTSD: The 7 Key Symptoms and the Role of Trauma Therapy in New York
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. It’s not just limited to war veterans but can affect anyone who has been through a traumatic experience. Recognizing...
Is Schema Therapy the Same as DBT?
When it comes to treating mental health disorders, particularly Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), several therapeutic approaches are available. Two of the most popular are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy. While both therapies have proven...
Maladaptive Daydreaming: When Fantasy Becomes Problematic
Daydreaming is a common and often harmless activity that most people engage in regularly. However, for some individuals, daydreaming can become excessive and interfere with daily life – a condition known as maladaptive daydreaming (MD). What is Maladaptive...
Limerence: When a Crush Becomes an Obsession
Have you ever felt an overwhelming, all-consuming attraction to someone that lasted for months or even years? Did thoughts of this person dominate your waking hours, affecting your mood, productivity, and relationships? If so, you may have experienced limerence...
