The Dependency Dilemma: Navigating the Fine Line Between Healing and Harm in Therapy
The Dependency Dilemma: Navigating the Fine Line Between Healing and Harm in Therapy “The true measure of therapy is not how long you rely on it, but how confidently you can walk without it.” — Brooke Sprowl Introduction: When Support Becomes a Double-Edged Sword Therapy is often described as a safe space where people can […]
Overcoming Emotional Numbness: Causes, Symptoms, and 7+ Proven Ways to Feel Emotionally Alive Again
Overcoming Emotional Numbness: Causes, Symptoms, and 7+ Proven Ways to Feel Emotionally Alive Again “Numbness is not the absence of feelings, but the quiet cry of emotions waiting to be heard.” — Brooke Sprowl Introduction: What is Emotional Numbness? Emotional numbness is a state where you feel disconnected from your feelings, relationships, and even your […]
Cognitive Rigidity: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, Effects, and How to Build Cognitive Flexibility
Cognitive Rigidity: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, Effects, and How to Build Cognitive Flexibility “When your thinking gets stuck, so does your life.” — Brooke Sprowl What Is Cognitive Rigidity? Cognitive rigidity refers to a persistent difficulty in adapting your thinking or behavior in response to new information, challenges, or perspectives. In 2025, as life becomes […]
What Is Parentification? Signs, Lasting Effects & How to Heal from Childhood Role Reversal
What Is Parentification? Signs, Lasting Effects & How to Heal from Childhood Role Reversal “When the child becomes the caretaker, the cost is often invisible—but deeply felt.” — Brooke Sprowl What Is Parentification—and Why It Matters Parentification happens when a child is placed in a role of emotional or physical caregiving for a parent or […]
The Psychology of Road Rage: Why We Snap Behind the Wheel and How to Stop It
The Psychology of Road Rage: Why We Snap Behind the Wheel and How to Stop It “It’s not just traffic—it’s a trauma response in disguise.” — Brooke Sprowl Why Road Rage Is More Than Just a Bad Temper Road rage isn’t just about impatience or entitlement—it’s often a sign of deeper emotional dysregulation. In 2025, […]
Feeling Stuck in Therapy? 8 Psychological Reasons Behind Plateaus and How to Move Forward
Feeling Stuck in Therapy? How to Break Through a Plateau and Start Progressing Again “Growth isn’t a straight line – it’s an upward spiral of climbs, plateaus and loops.” — Brooke Sprowl Why Understanding Therapy Plateaus Matters If you’ve been in counseling for a while and suddenly feel like nothing is happening, you’re not alone. […]
Trauma Bond vs.True Love? 11 Clear Signs to Tell the Difference and Break Free
Trauma Bond or True Love? 11 Clear Signs to Tell the Difference and Break Free “Love shouldn’t hurt.” — Brooke Sprowl When a relationship feels intense, it can be hard to tell whether you’re in a love story or trapped in a toxic loop. In 2025, more people are turning to therapists and mental‑health professionals because they […]
The Benefits of Mindful Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief
The Benefits of Mindful Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief “The breath is the master of the mind.” — Hatha Yoga Pradipika The Benefits of Mindful Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief If you are facing something stressful, you might say to yourself, “Take a deep breath.” We instinctively understand that breath is linked to our emotions, […]
Emotional Incest: Key Signs, Real-Life Examples, Root Causes, and How to Heal
Emotional Incest: Key Signs, Real-Life Examples, Root Causes, and How to Heal “When a parent’s unmet emotional needs become your emotional burden—it’s not love, it’s enmeshment.” — Brooke Sprowl What Is Emotional Incest—and Why It’s So Often Overlooked Emotional incest, also known as covert incest, occurs when a parent turns to their child for emotional […]
Why Am I Always Late? The Hidden Psychology Behind Chronic Lateness & How to Overcome It
Why Am I Always Late? The Hidden Psychology Behind Chronic Lateness & How to Overcome It “Being late isn’t always about time—it’s often about emotions, identity, and unconscious patterns.” — Brooke Sprowl Chronic Lateness Isn’t Just a Quirk—It’s a Symptom We’ve all been late before. But for some, chronic lateness isn’t an occasional slip—it’s a […]
