Life can feel noisy. Between work, relationships, and the constant stream of responsibilities, it’s easy to lose sight of how you’re actually feeling. One way to slow things down and reconnect with yourself is through writing. You don’t need to be a writer to benefit...
It’s not uncommon for kids to push back against going to school, but sometimes what looks like stubbornness is really anxiety. Many children feel nervous about separating from parents, facing social situations, keeping up with academics, or adjusting to changes in routine. These worries can...
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can feel overwhelming, especially when unexpected triggers disrupt your day. Whether it’s a sound, smell, or stressful situation, these reminders can bring back painful memories and spark intense emotional or physical reactions. But while PTSD triggers can feel powerful,...
If late August feels heavy, you are not alone. Light shifts, routines change, and the pace picks up across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In therapy we name that dip, normalize it, and work with it so you can feel steadier as fall begins. Start with...
Summer always seems to zip by faster than we’d like. One moment you’re unpacking swimsuits and planning days at the beach, and suddenly you’re staring at lists of school supplies and feeling overwhelmed by the thought of early mornings and packed schedules. At Brightside Behavioral...
When you live with chronic depression, the advice to “just think positive” can feel almost insulting. It makes it sound like you’re choosing to feel this way, as if a shift in attitude could make it disappear. If it were that easy, you wouldn’t be...