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What is Alexithymia?
What is Alexithymia? Some people have never heard of the term or have to use it in a sentence. Figuratively, it is a neuropsychological phenomenon also known as emotional blindness. Emotional blindness is defined as a person's inability to articulate their emotions with words or an expressive impairment. Alexithymia is not a diagnosis but rather a symptom associated with mood and personality disorders, where people have difficulty with interpersonal relations. In evaluating m

Jeff Sealy
Dec 72 min read


The Brevity of Concern with Emotional Disorders
Human beings are emotional creatures, filled with various personas, demeanors, mood swings, and reactive personalities. There’s a mystery behind the prevalence of emotions and how they impact a person’s daily life. But when does it become a concern? Contrary to popular belief, the instability of managing emotions can significantly affect a person’s interpersonal and impersonal relationships. Emotional disorders are mental health conditions that affect behavior, thoughts, idea

Jeff Sealy
Dec 22 min read


The Epitome of Discernment in Mental Health
Epitome often seems like a casual word that reflects a personal feeling or a classification of a situation. Usually, when the word is used, it describes a perfect or nearly perfect example of a particular state. In terms of performance, whether physical, mental, professional, or academic, the epitome refers to an individual or group with a particular set of skills. Conversely, discernment is a person's ability to use their judgment to understand simple, suppressed, or complex

Jeff Sealy
Nov 242 min read


What is Support worth these days?
Support can be direct or indirect, but its essence lies in people's ability to share experiences. Support group therapy is an approach that brings people together from different backgrounds who share similar experiences in a controlled environment. Sharing is an underrated act that people sometimes take for granted. The idea that “sharing is caring” is often instilled during early development, but in adolescence and eventually adulthood, it can become a liability and is often

Jeff Sealy
Nov 222 min read


The Phenomenon of Failure
How do we understand the term “Phenomenon”? The term 'phenomenon' is common today because observable events occur every day. The wonder of an event that may or may not be explainable can have a lasting impact on anyone. However, when we look deeper into the term, we find that there are stages in the development process. For a person to achieve a transcendent outcome, failure precedes success. The phenomenon of failure includes all the psychological effects of growth, such as

Jeff Sealy
Nov 222 min read


The H.A.L.T. Technique
Hi, how's everything going? Have you eaten today? How are you feeling? How was your day overall? Did you get enough rest last night?...

Jeff Sealy
Oct 52 min read


Consequential Thinking
Picture this scenario: you’re driving your new car on a busy highway with your family, and everyone is singing along to the radio....

Jeff Sealy
Oct 32 min read


The 12 Traditions of AA Explained
The purpose of the twelve traditions of AA is to provide a framework that promotes Focus on working within groups to build integrity and...

Jeff Sealy
Oct 31 min read


The 12 Promises of AA Explained
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a worldwide fellowship created to help people stop drinking and live a peaceful life. After adopting and...

Jeff Sealy
Oct 22 min read


The 12 Steps of AA Explained
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a worldwide fellowship of individuals who are currently facing or have faced issues with drinking alcohol....

Jeff Sealy
Sep 293 min read


Maintaining Emotional Stability
How does an argument start? Usually, it begins with disagreement, anger, hostility, or resentment. But let’s say you become furious about...

Jeff Sealy
Sep 272 min read


The Value of Community in Mental Health
What have you contributed to your community? What impact have you made on the mental health population? These are important and relevant...

Jeff Sealy
Sep 272 min read


The Diversity of Organizational Cultures
Culture is a system of beliefs and values that shape the characteristics, behaviors, and ethics of a group of people. These factors...

Jeff Sealy
Sep 262 min read


Altruism
When was the last time you did something nice for someone? Did you do it out of genuine kindness, or were you hoping for something in...

Jeff Sealy
Sep 262 min read


Enabling Addiction and Rationalizing Unacceptable Behavior
Have you ever said or thought: “He’ll get better soon, patience will turn our lives around,” “She doesn’t have a problem, all she needs...

Jeff Sealy
Sep 243 min read


How do we protect ourselves with Defense Mechanisms?
How do we, as a society, prevent such behaviors? How can a person hide emotions that might be more harmful than helpful? When someone...

Jeff Sealy
Sep 232 min read


Can Exposure Therapy help treat Addiction?
Take a moment to breathe, then picture yourself in this situation: “You are powerless against your addiction, and your life has become...

Jeff Sealy
Sep 192 min read


How Role Models Influence Behavior
Are you a role model? Do you aim for perfection and seek constant admiration from others? If not, that’s okay because some people...

Jeff Sealy
Sep 182 min read


The Choice Point in Behavior Management
What is the importance of having a choice? Do choices reflect our freedom and independence? Are our actions based on our choices? In...

Jeff Sealy
Sep 182 min read


Impulse Control Disorder
Some people often ask if Impulse Control disorder is truly a mental illness. The answer is yes because the behavior appears as...

Jeff Sealy
Sep 172 min read
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