Cognitive Distortions – Disqualifying the Positive

Cognitive Distortions – Disqualifying the Positive

Have you ever found yourself downplaying or dismissing your positive experiences and attributes in life? Perhaps a stranger compliments your outfit and you dismiss it as the stranger just trying to make small talk. Maybe you get a good score on an exam but dismiss it...
Understanding Overgeneralizing

Understanding Overgeneralizing

Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts with one particular unfortunate event defining your entire life? Maybe you were lied to by a significant other, and think “I can never trust anyone again” or you are applying for a new job and got...
Navigating College with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Navigating College with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

As discussed in previous blogs, college can be a very demanding time. In addition to being away from friends and family, it’s the first time you must learn to live with people you don’t know (or don’t care to know), find some semblance of structure in an environment...
Managing OCD as a College Student

Managing OCD as a College Student

Managing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be an arduous journey, especially for young adults who are navigating the complexities of student life and newfound independence. OCD is a common, chronic, and often misunderstood mental health disorder characterized by...
How to Manage Social Anxiety in College

How to Manage Social Anxiety in College

With the final days of summer beginning to wane, casting a bittersweet farewell to leisurely days and carefree moments, a new chapter of personal growth and college adventures unfolds. Navigating through a new city, dormitories, lectures, group projects, and a...
Good Habits for Moving Away to College

Good Habits for Moving Away to College

Moving away to college is a stressful experience for anyone. The task of packing, moving out, moving in, and unpacking is already daunting. Pair that with the uncertainty of what awaits us over the next four years, and we find ourselves in quite an unnerving...