Michelle BakalarskiAug 182 minTending to your Emotional Self-Care NeedsIn the realm of psychotherapy, emotional self-care takes on a crucial role for both therapists and clients. Recognizing the importance of...
Michelle BakalarskiAug 122 minFrom Inner Conflict to Inner HarmonyHave you ever found yourself saying “Part of me thinks…but another part thinks…”? You are not alone. When we say "part of me thinks" or...
Michelle BakalarskiJan 101 minFeeling Anxious? Music can help.Nearly 40% of adults (and 60% of young adults) have experienced psychological distress since the beginning of the pandemic (Pasquini &...
Michelle BakalarskiNov 4, 20221 minTherapy + Neuroplasticity = Trauma HealingTrauma does not have to be a life sentence. There is hope. The brain continuously evolves and is shaped by life experiences (Siegle,...
Michelle BakalarskiOct 22, 20221 minWhat is ANGER protecting you from?Anger is something that we all feel from time to time. It acts as an internal alarm notifying us of something that is off, such as an...
Michelle BakalarskiOct 11, 20221 minAnxiety and Depression Commonly Occur Together: How do you know the difference?Anxiety symptoms in U.S. adults increased from 8% in 2019 to 29% in 2022, and depressive symptoms from 7% to 23% (Friedman, 2022). You...