by Adilia Silva | Sep 9, 2024 | Anxiety, emotion, mental health, Self Help, Uncategorized
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I noticed a low grade anxiety settle in with clients I saw and in society in general. Although very understandable at the time, it seems this low intensity anxiety still permeates society. I have also noticed an increase in anxiety...
by Adilia Silva | Jun 10, 2024 | emotion, mental health, Psychotherapist, Uncategorized
I have been a psychologist for a while now, recently I have been reflecting on what it means to terminate sessions with a client. For me, session termination signifies that my client and I have achieved my client’s therapy goals. It signifies that they have...
by Adilia Silva | Feb 12, 2024 | advice, mental health, Self Help
In childhood, we often learn that if we make a mistake, we need to say we’re sorry. Apologies aren’t always so straightforward, however. Asking for forgiveness is important, but only when it’s necessary. Mental illness can sometimes bring feelings of shame and...
by Adilia Silva | Jan 8, 2024 | advice, mental health, Self Help
by Adilia Silva | Oct 9, 2023 | depression, disorders, mental health, mental illness
Have you been struggling with exhaustion and a lack of desire to do daily tasks? Do you find yourself overwhelmed and perhaps hopeless? You might be experiencing burnout, but it could be something more. It can be difficult to know if you’re experiencing burnout or...
