A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT In a world where comfort often becomes our sanctuary, it's easy to become complacent with the status quo. We find solace in the way things are – our jobs, environment, and even our identity. However, change is an inescapable force that shapes our lives, molding us into different versions of ourselves with each passing year. Even the subtlest shifts can't be denied. For some, change may trigger discomfort and resistance, but i

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."- The 14th Dalai Lama People often get confused with empathy, sympathy, and compassion. Empathy involves responding to another person's emotions with emotions that are similar. This would be to connect with someone at a similar level over an initimate conversation and/or bond. Sympathy entails feeling regret for another pe