Mental Patterns & Personal Change

These articles explore the invisible emotional and cognitive patterns that shape how we think, feel, and behave — and how to disrupt, rewire, and recondition them.

Animal Assisted Therapy

Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is an increasingly popular option that offers a fun and furry alternative to traditional…

“Let’s talk” about stigma

For starters, we are still baffled about why, in 2018, we are not past all this stigmatizing. Why…

Fix your Relationship Difficulties by Fixing You

Often people come to Shift believing they need couple’s therapy because they “can’t communicate”. These are common relationship problems.…

Do you take part in toxic friendships?

The truth is, these friends may very well be wonderful people. They may have been an important part…

Suicide prevention and wellness: Watch for warning signs

The first step toward suicide prevention and awareness is understanding the complexities of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and…