The Basics: Therapy vs Medication Studies show that both therapy and medication can be effective, but the best option really depends on your specific mental health condition, symptom severity, and...
Analyzing Apple TV+’s Severance using Schema Therapy: Mark S’s Innie and Outie as Schema Modes
Abuse, Media + In The News, Media Analysis, Personality + Identity, Personality Disorders, Relationships, Trauma, Trauma + PTSD
Adult Child Estrangement
EMDR Therapy, Personality + Identity, Relationships, Schema Therapy, Trauma, Trauma + PTSD
Amber's Story Amber was the first-born child to her mother and father. By the time she turned five, her parents had four more children, and the weight of responsibility settled on Amber far too...
Comprehensive Couples Therapy: EMDR & Schema Approaches for Lasting Connection
Media + In The News, Media Analysis, Personality + Identity, Relationships, Trauma
What Is Couples Therapy? Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed to help romantic partners improve their relationship, deepen their emotional connection, and navigate challenges...
Combining EMDR and Schema Therapy
EMDR Therapy, Personality + Identity, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Schema Therapy, Therapy, Trauma, Trauma + PTSD
What is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help individuals heal from trauma, distressing memories,...
Recognizing Unresolved Trauma: Signs, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options
Abuse, Mood + Addiction, PTSD, Therapy, Trauma, Trauma + PTSD
What is Unresolved Trauma? Unresolved trauma refers to psychological and emotional distress that remains unprocessed or unhealed after a traumatic experience. When trauma is unresolved, the...
Creativity and Maladaptive Daydreaming: The Double-Edged Sword
Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, EMDR Therapy, Maladaptive Daydreaming, Media + In The News, Media Analysis, Perfectionism, Schema Therapy
The human imagination has birthed our greatest artistic achievements, scientific breakthroughs, and technological innovations. Yet for those experiencing maladaptive daydreaming, this same creative...
Living with a Partner Who Has Maladaptive Daydreaming
Anxiety, Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, Maladaptive Daydreaming, Personality + Identity, Relationships
When someone you love seems physically present but mentally elsewhere, the experience can range from puzzling to deeply painful. For partners of individuals with maladaptive daydreaming, this...
Hidden Longings: Maladaptive Daydreaming Through a Schema Therapy Lens
Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, Maladaptive Daydreaming, Personality + Identity, Relationships, Trauma
Understanding Early Maladaptive Schemas and Maladaptive Daydreaming Maladaptive daydreaming—the immersive fantasy world that many individuals retreat to—can be deeply understood through Jeffrey...
How Maladaptive Daydream Content Reveals Unmet Childhood Emotional Needs
Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, Maladaptive Daydreaming, Personality + Identity, Personality Disorders, Relationships, Trauma, Trauma + PTSD
The rich, immersive worlds created in maladaptive daydreaming rarely emerge by chance. Behind the elaborate storylines, recurring characters, and persistent themes lies a psychological blueprint—a...
Maladaptive Daydreaming: 7 Signs You’re Experiencing It and How to Find Relief
Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, Media + In The News, Media Analysis, OCD, Therapy
Have you ever found yourself lost in an elaborate fantasy world for hours, complete with complex characters and ongoing storylines? Do you sometimes pace, rock, or make facial expressions while...
The Types of Maladaptive Daydreams: Understanding Different Fantasy Patterns
ADHD, Attention + Focus, Daydreaming, Limerence, Personality + Identity, Therapy
Overview: Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) is characterized by extensive fantasy activity that interferes with daily functioning. While all maladaptive daydreamers share the common experience of...
Me, Myself, and Thai: Sam Rockwell’s Monologue on White Lotus is an Object Relationist’s Candy Store
Media + In The News, Media Analysis, Personality + Identity, Personality Disorders, Relationships, Therapy
Note: This essay contains spoilers for Season 3 episode 5 of White Lotus. We’re going to examine Sam Rockwell’s acclaimed Asian girl monologue from HBO Max’s The White Lotus through the lens of...

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The Basics: Therapy vs Medication Studies show that both therapy and medication can be effective, but the best option really depends on your specific mental health condition, symptom severity, and other factors. Here’s a quick rundown of how both treatments work:...
Adult Child Estrangement
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Comprehensive Couples Therapy: EMDR & Schema Approaches for Lasting Connection
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