The Power of Parallels

Burnout

When Being a Good Listener Can Backfire

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on November 26, 2023

Do you feel like everyone's therapist and struggle to set boundaries? Learn why this happens, and what you can do about it.

Do you feel like everyone's therapist and struggle to set boundaries? Learn why this happens, and what you can do about it.

Deception

Are You a Chronic White Liar?

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on October 3, 2023

Is there a connection between white lies and authenticity? Learn what's behind these lies.

Is there a connection between white lies and authenticity? Learn what's behind these lies.

Relationships

Everyone Has Baggage, Including You

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on July 2, 2023

Do you think you're baggage-free? Think again.

Do you think you're baggage-free? Think again.

Relationships

Why It Can Take So Long to Leave a Failing Relationship

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on May 14, 2023

Are you in a dying relationship, but you can't call it quits? Maybe there's a process.

Are you in a dying relationship, but you can't call it quits? Maybe there's a process.

Depression

When You're Kidnapped by Depression

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on March 17, 2023

Would you know if you've been kidnapped by depression? There's a way to fight it.

Would you know if you've been kidnapped by depression? There's a way to fight it.

Friends

Should Exes Remain Friends?

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on March 13, 2023

Is it okay to stay in touch with an ex-partner? It depends.

Is it okay to stay in touch with an ex-partner? It depends.

Forgiveness

Why It's So Difficult to Forgive a Parent

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on February 13, 2023

Does your parent deny any wrongdoing? Learn how to forgive without an apology.

Does your parent deny any wrongdoing? Learn how to forgive without an apology.

Career

The Risks of a New Relationship

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on November 24, 2022

How do you know if you're ready for a new relationship? It's a process.

How do you know if you're ready for a new relationship? It's a process.

Relationships

Why It Can Be So Hard to Break Free From a Toxic Relationship

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on October 22, 2022

Do you constantly find yourself in toxic relationships? Find out why this keeps happening.

Do you constantly find yourself in toxic relationships? Find out why this keeps happening.

Relationships

Why 'Raising' Your Partner Leads to Relationship Burnout

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on October 16, 2022

Is your relationship exhausting you? Do you feel burnt out and unappreciated? Maybe you've taken on the wrong role.

Is your relationship exhausting you? Do you feel burnt out and unappreciated? Maybe you've taken on the wrong role.

Dreaming

The Weeds in Your Mind

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on July 5, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Are your dreams getting strangled by negative thoughts? Here are some tips to keep your mind healthy.

A Personal Perspective: Are your dreams getting strangled by negative thoughts? Here are some tips to keep your mind healthy.

Anger

Emotion Tornadoes: Staying Safe in Unstable Environments

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on June 5, 2022

Would you know how to deal with an emotion tornado? Read on for some helpful hints.

Would you know how to deal with an emotion tornado? Read on for some helpful hints.

Health

How to End Your Child's Toxic Relationship With Food

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on May 22, 2022

Has your child or teen developed an unhealthy relationship with food? Here are some ways to help them break up with junk food.

Has your child or teen developed an unhealthy relationship with food? Here are some ways to help them break up with junk food.

Optimism

The Trouble With Text-Message Tennis

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on May 9, 2022

Not sure how to navigate texting in the world of dating? Read on for some helpful tips.

Not sure how to navigate texting in the world of dating? Read on for some helpful tips.

Embarrassment

Rag Doll Revelation: The Lasting Effects of Negative Core Beliefs

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on May 2, 2022

Do you struggle with feelings of worthlessness? Maybe it's what you believe about yourself.

Do you struggle with feelings of worthlessness? Maybe it's what you believe about yourself.

Relationships

How to Avoid a Rip-Current Relationship

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on April 13, 2022

Are you stuck in a rip-current relationship? Did you see and ignore the red flags?

Are you stuck in a rip-current relationship? Did you see and ignore the red flags?

Fear

A Hostage Crisis: How to Free Yourself From Your Thoughts

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on March 11, 2022

Are your thoughts defeating you? Learn how to fight the small battles that will win the war.

Are your thoughts defeating you? Learn how to fight the small battles that will win the war.

Gratitude

Practicing Gratitude from the Inside Out

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on February 25, 2022

Is it possible to be grateful for who you are, as opposed to what you have?

Is it possible to be grateful for who you are, as opposed to what you have?

Resilience

Push the Sled: Helping Others Foster Emotional Resilience

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on February 20, 2022

What do strength training and emotional resilience have in common?

What do strength training and emotional resilience have in common?