by Dana Basu, PsyD | Feb 7, 2025 | Anxiety, Coping, Trauma
Why Perfectionism Feels Safe (But Isn’t) For some of us, perfectionism might feel like an old, familiar companion. Maybe you double-check every email before sending it. Or replay conversations in your mind, wondering if you said the “right” thing. Perhaps you hold...
by Dana Basu, PsyD | Dec 10, 2024 | Mental Health Basics, Resilience, Thoughts, Trauma
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of low self-worth, you’re not alone. Many people find it challenging to see their own value, especially when negative self-talk takes over. Building self-esteem doesn’t happen overnight, but it also doesn’t have to be overwhelming....
by Dana Basu, PsyD | Feb 8, 2021 | Parent Mental Health, Trauma
What is Trauma? If you’ve heard of the word trauma before, you might have very specific and intense images that get conjured up along with that term. These might be based on your own experiences, relate to something you’ve read or learned about before, or perhaps stem...
