Carve Your Own Path Blog
Let’s Talk About Gambling Disorder: What It Is, How It Happens, and Why It’s More Common Than You Think
Learn about gambling disorder, a recognized mental health condition that shifts from entertainment to an out-of-control habit. Discover the symptoms, the causes (including links to anxiety and depression), and the hopeful news: it is a treatable addiction through CBT and support.
Silent Wounds: Rethinking Healing in Black Communities
Dive into a reflection on trauma, identity, and healing within Black communities. Inspired by a documentary screening, this post examines how gun culture, social issues, and media intersect with mental health challenges. It calls for inclusive, community-driven healing spaces that acknowledge disenfranchised grief and the impact of race-based trauma.
Procrastination & Perfectionism: How to Fight Two Challenges with One Change
Procrastination often has a sneaky partner in crime: perfectionism. We delay starting because we want the end result to be flawless. This post reveals the simple, powerful change—starting small—that can break this overwhelming cycle and help you find the momentum to finish.
The Power of a Little Walk
Feeling anxious or creatively blocked? Discover the biological power of walking as a natural self-soothing practice and a potent activator of creative thought. You don't need a hike—just a few steps can calm your mind and spark new ideas.
The Inherent Connection Between Therapy and Politics: Understanding Mental Health as a Societal Issue
How do current events and politics influence your mental health and the therapeutic relationship? This post explores the importance of processing political stress and how therapy can serve as a non-judgmental space to navigate societal anxieties.
Building Strong Foundations: Understanding Your Child's Development Through Eriksons Stages (0-18 Years Old)
Get a concise overview of Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development. Understand the key challenges and outcomes at each phase of life, from infancy to old age, and how these stages shape personality and identity.
Stress Awareness: Empowering Individuals to Manage Stress and Promote Well-being
Stress is more than just a feeling—it impacts your mind and body. Learn to recognize the signs of chronic stress and discover practical, actionable steps to build resilience and effectively manage its long-term effects on your health.
What is EMDR Therapy?
What is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)? Learn how this evidence-based therapy works to help individuals process trauma and distressful memories, leading to lasting relief and emotional recovery.
Finding the Right Therapist for You: Essential Tips
The search for a therapist can feel overwhelming. This guide offers essential tips on what to look for in a therapist, key questions to ask, and how to know when you've found the best fit to support your mental health journey.
Into the Wild: Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of Nature
Feeling drained? Nature is a powerful, free therapy. Explore the proven mental and physical benefits of spending time outdoors, from reducing stress and anxiety to boosting your mood and cognitive function.
Harmony in Hustle: Mastering Work-Life Balance in a Busy World
Is your inner critic holding you back? Learn how to identify, challenge, and quiet your self-limiting thoughts to make space for self-compassion, confidence, and genuine self-acceptance on your mental health journey.
Stop Doing These 4 Things to Improve Your Wellbeing
Ready to make real changes? We outline simple, effective strategies for a holistic approach to improving your overall well-being. Start with small, consistent steps in key areas—mind, body, and connection—for lasting positive results.
Re-framing Uncertainty to Clarity through Mindset & Gratitude
Uncertainty is a natural part of life, but it can trigger anxiety. Learn effective strategies for navigating times of uncertainty, shifting your perspective, and utilizing tools to move from confusion to emotional clarity and decisiveness.
Knowledge is (em)Power
Knowledge is power, especially in your mental health journey. This post explores why understanding your emotions, challenges, and therapeutic process is the first step toward empowerment, self-advocacy, and lasting change.
Taking Charge of Your Emotions: A Guide to Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation is a core life skill. Learn what it is, why it matters, and discover practical techniques—like grounding and cognitive reframing—to manage intense feelings and respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively.
Rethinking Self-Care: Beyond Bubble Baths and Spa Days
Self-care is more than just bubble baths and spa days. This post encourages rethinking self-care as a proactive, sometimes uncomfortable practice of setting boundaries, managing stress, and prioritizing your deeper needs for long-term health.