Isolation versus Insulation – Finding Oneself
Isolation versus Insulation – Finding Oneself Feeling real is not something well explored in therapy Yet, if therapeutic work has to do with the work of discoveries, feeling real is part of the work of discovering oneself. We all have this private self that we want to...
An Invitation to Carry on a Golden Cause
Your donation of a therapeutic opportunity can reverberate throughout the receiver’s life and be woven into our community and our society.
Hiding in Plain Sight
Using D.W. Winnicott’s idea of the “false self” to explain insidious narcissistic injury.
Engaging with Dr. Usha Tummala-Narra
Learn more about the WILA Alumni Association’s upcoming CE Event “Engaging with Racism and Xenophobia in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Supervision” with Dr. Usha Tummala-Narra.
The Power of Sexual Assault Awareness; Breaking the Silence
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness month, we want to provide some clarity to those who have experienced sexual assault as well as guidance and resources.
Improving Communication in Romantic Relationships
In honor of Valentine’s Day, provided are some reflections and some suggestions for improving communication in romantic relationships.
Filling Gaps in Mental Health This Giving Season
Consider participating in our Year-End-Give by supporting WILA’s work to provide quality mental health to our community members.
Repetition Compulsion in a Time of Chaos
Repetition Compulsion is explored through psychodynamic and cross-cultural perspectives.
Let’s Talk Resolutions
A look at resolutions and what they are (part I) followed by strategies for actually keeping them (part II)
Growth During Uncertainty
Gardening, like therapy, requires attention, faith, and taking some action.
What’s Good about Bad Feelings
When it’s gray outside, we can connect to our weather “inside.”
The Nose Knows
In honor of WILA’s End of Year Give, check out our collaboration with local candle maker Flores Lane on a new line of candles.
2021 Giving Tuesday at WILA
This year’s charitable season, opening on Giving Tuesday, might be more important than ever.
A Psychological Understanding of Why Detox Diets are So Seductive
For some, the urge to engage in a detox diet may be a desperate and misguided attempt to cleanse oneself of toxicity.
June is National PTSD Awareness Month
Healing trauma isn’t a “one size fits all” approach. Consider some potentially surprising options in this post.