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#PlotTwist: Are We Our Parents? The Bear Explains It Best Through the Lens of the Nature vs. Nurture Debate
"The Bear" explores Carmy's fight against the toxic patterns of his family, raising the nature vs. nurture debate. While shaped by his environment, Carmy...
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#Opinion: Why I Think The Bear Needs A Therapist to Address his Passivity and Avoidance
"The Bear" plunges us into the relentless chaos of a Chicago sandwich shop, mirroring the storm within Carmy, its tortured head chef. Grief over...
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What Ted Lasso Taught Me About Machismo & Mental Health : Building A Connection With Others
Feeling isolated? You're not alone! This blog dives into how we build connections with others. Having a friend by your side can make even...
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What BEEF Taught Me About Anger, Pity & Pain
Netflix's "BEEF" is more than laughs; it's a study in anger. Amy and Daniel, from opposite worlds, share a hidden reservoir of anger. A...
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The Therapist Stereotypes on Television: Bag It or Flag It?
As a therapist, I battle therapist stereotypes. People get nervous and make jokes like "don't psychoanalyze me!" They want quick fixes, not the real...
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We All Need Someone To Lean On |Importance of Social Connection|
We all crave connection, a basic human need like food or shelter. Social connection comes in two forms: social support (emotional closeness with friends...
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Would Traveling Back In Time Help Us In Accepting Self And Uncertainty?
Stuck on past mistakes? This excerpt explores why dwelling on "what ifs" might not be helpful. It analyzes two rom-coms where characters use time...
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If the Goal Is to Be Happy… Can It Include Sadness Too?
What if you could feel both sadness and happiness without conflict? This blog explores why avoiding emotional discomfort may be keeping us from the...
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Your Life Goals Don't Have An Expiry Date |Damage Caused by Unrealistic Expectations|
Ever feel like you're failing at adulthood? This excerpt explores that struggle. The author remembers longing to grow up, picturing a future filled with...
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Does Being Good Equal Deserving good? |The Influence of Morality On Mental Health|
This excerpt dives into morality and if good people deserve good things. The therapist says we all have a sense of right and wrong,...
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Are Romantic Relationships Overrated? |Importance Of Non-Romantic Relationships|
Raised in a family-oriented culture, the author felt the pressure to find a partner. But watching others struggle in relationships made them question the...