PTSD vs. Complex PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder—PTSD. A disorder commonly referenced in popular culture, movies, and even in day-to-day conversation. “I get total PTSD flashbacks thinking about studying for that exam,” or “I have such PTSD from that time I [insert incident that would usually not warrant symptoms or a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder].” Hearing the casual nature […]
What Can a 250-year-old Philosopher Tell Us About Empathy?
It might come as a surprise to learn that one of the major therapeutic approaches used by psychologists today has its theoretical roots in a theory of logical reasoning and historical progress. That approach is “Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),” which was developed by psychologist Dr. Marsha Linehan to help therapists empathize and work with patients […]
Why Anger is Often Misunderstood
Anger—a primitive emotion that we have all felt at one point in our lives. What can stir up this complicated and powerful emotion? Perhaps, we may feel angry when we are betrayed, hurt, or even threatened by a circumstance, whether that be someone or something. However, we often feel angry before we can even comprehend […]
Let’s Talk About Depression
Everyone experiences an off day or does not feel like themselves for a few days, but feeling like that every day can be exhausting.
Why Do We Trust Our Fear So Much?
Why Do We Trust Our Fear So Much? The Colorado Center for Assessment and Counseling offers counseling for adults with fear, anxiety, and depression. No One Has Disappointed Us As Much As Anxiety and Fear Many people, in navigating their anxious thoughts and fears, fall into all these little traps along the way. The anxiety […]
What to Do When Plans Change? 5 Tips for Children with Autism
What to Do When Plans Change? 5 Tips for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Colorado Center for Assessment and Counseling offers psychological evaluations and counseling for children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder You had a plan. You packed the car. Everyone knew the time that they needed to get ready. You walked through how […]
