Mental Health Blog

Welcome to TCC’s Blog! We believe that knowledge is power, especially when it comes to understanding and managing your mental health. Our posts are split up into 4 categories: "Psych Simplified", to break down psychology concepts into digestible pieces; "Connection Chronicles", to explore all things relationships - intimate and platonic; "Inner Insights" to assist you on your journey of self-awareness, and "Resilience Roadmap", a place solely for providing and explaining tools to cope.

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Navigating Yourself Through Grief: Self-Care Strategies to Support Your Well-Being

It’s important to remember that grief is a natural, personal, and nonlinear journey. Sometimes we feel different emotions at different times, all at various intensities, which is okay. These unpredictable instances can be overwhelming, making it difficult to navigate our emotions. Self-care can help regulate our emotions, reduce stress and increase resilience during challenging times. It may not always be easy to prioritize self-care especially when we are coping with some form of loss. In this post, we cover how grief affects well-being, how self-care can help, and more.

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Start Setting Boundaries: A “How -to” Guide on Boundaries with Family, Friends and Beyond!

We’ve established that boundaries are essential to many aspects of our well-being. Without them, we run the risk of being hurt, overwhelmed or stressed.  
You may be wondering how to set these limits with loved ones, colleagues, classmates etc – we’ll discuss this in today’s post! 

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The Importance of Boundaries – How to Recognize and Define Them in Your Life

 Have you ever left an interaction feeling off, or uncomfortable, potentially wondering what you could do to prevent feeling like that next time? The answer could be setting boundaries! In today’s post, we cover what boundaries are, why they’re important and tips on how to identify where you may need to set them.

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Why Friendships End: A Look at the Causes Behind Friendship Breakups?  

Often, when you hear something about a breakup, you probably automatically think that it has to do with a romantic relationship, not a friendship. The reality is that friendship breakups can be just as challenging and it's okay to feel that impact. Coping with a friendship breakup is no cakewalk, but it's a normal thing that most people have experienced at some point in their lives. 

In this post, we will break down some of the reasons why this happens and useful tips/tools to help you work through this! 

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How ADHD Affects Relationships and What You Can Do About It 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, often causes individuals to have symptoms like disorganization, impulsivity, and frustration. These symptoms can impact areas like communication or intimacy, which can create challenges in relationships. It is important to understand the impacts ADHD can have, so that individuals and couples can learn strategies to help support themselves and create strong connections.  

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Understanding Your Attachment Style for Healthier Relationships - The Key to Lasting Connections 

Learn about secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles, how they develop, and their impact on adult relationships. Understand the psychological theories behind attachment, signs to identify your own style, and practical tips for improving relationship dynamics. Dive deep into the role of childhood experiences and parental influence, and explore strategies for fostering healthier attachments. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their emotional well-being and relationship satisfaction.

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