The Journal
Thoughtful insights on anxiety, relationships, identity, burnout, and emotional wellbeing.
What Is the Goal of Group Therapy?
Dr. Paulette Didia explains that the goal of group therapy is to foster connection, self-awareness, and shared learning. She highlights that growth occurs through relational experiences and guided feedback. Beginning with normalization and support, she invites individuals to explore therapeutic support for collective healing.
How Therapy Can Help During an Identity Crisis
Dr. Paulette Didia explains that therapy supports individuals during an identity crisis by fostering reflection and emotional clarity. She emphasizes self-exploration and regulation during periods of uncertainty. Beginning with curiosity and compassion, she invites individuals to explore therapeutic support for identity development.
Trauma and Addiction: A Different Conversation
This piece challenges the way we think about addiction, cutting through stigma and surface-level judgment. Instead of asking what is wrong with someone, it asks what pain is being soothed. By reframing substance use as an adaptive survival strategy, the article invites a deeper, more human conversation about trauma, coping, and healing.
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