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Disconnecting to Connect: Why Gen-Z Are Seeking Analogue Interactions
College students are choosing phone “fasts” to fight burnout and loneliness. A therapist explores cognitive fragmentation, digital overload, and the need for real-world connection.
Victor Fraser
Feb 235 min read


Why Midlife Feels Harder Than It Used To (Especially in the U.S.)
Feeling overwhelmed in midlife? Research shows rising loneliness and stress among Americans in their 40s and 50s. A therapist explains why — and what helps.
Victor Fraser
Feb 164 min read


EMDR Therapy: Why It Helps — Even If We Don’t Fully Know Why
EMDR therapy is widely used for trauma — even though researchers still debate how it works. A therapist explains what EMDR does and who it can help.
Victor Fraser
Feb 94 min read


Making Friends as an Adult: Why It’s Hard — and What Actually Helps
Struggling to make friends as an adult? A therapist explains why adult friendship is hard — and the practical steps that help build real connection.
Victor Fraser
Feb 33 min read


Online Gambling and Adolescent Boys: What Recent Research Is Telling Us
New research shows rising online gambling among adolescent boys. Learn the warning signs, risks, and psychological impact from a therapist’s perspective.
Victor Fraser
Jan 313 min read


Emotional Attachment to AI: Can Chatbots Replace Human Connection?
Can people form real emotional bonds with AI companions? A therapist explores the psychology, benefits, and risks of AI relationships.
Victor Fraser
Mar 28, 20253 min read


Accountability Tools in Recovery: Why External Structure Can Help
How alcohol and drug monitoring tools support recovery. A therapist’s perspective on accountability, trust-building, and relapse prevention.
Victor Fraser
Mar 1, 20252 min read


The “Addiction Economy”: Why So Many Modern Systems Pull on Our Cravings
A therapist’s perspective on how modern technology, food, and digital platforms interact with dopamine and compulsive behavior in today’s “addiction economy.”
Victor Fraser
Mar 1, 20253 min read


"Soberish": Cutting Back on Alcohol Without Going Fully Sober
What does “soberish” mean? A therapist’s perspective on cutting back on alcohol, harm reduction, and when moderation works versus when abstinence may be safer.
Victor Fraser
Feb 1, 20253 min read


GLP-1 Medications and Cravings: What’s the Conversation in Addiction Treatment?
Can GLP-1 medications like Ozempic affect alcohol or substance cravings? A therapist’s perspective on emerging research and the role of therapy in recovery.
Victor Fraser
Jan 18, 20253 min read


Coping with Triggers in Recovery: Practical Strategies for Staying on Track
Learn how to cope with emotional and situational triggers in recovery. Therapy-informed strategies for managing cravings and staying sober long term.
Victor Fraser
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Emotional Sobriety: What It Is and Why It Matters in Recovery
How therapy supports long-term sobriety by building emotional regulation, relapse prevention skills, and healthier relationship patterns. For adults in recovery seeking deeper emotional stability.
Victor Fraser
Oct 24, 20243 min read


How Therapy Can Deepen the Sobriety Journey
Discover how therapy enhances sobriety by providing emotional tools and support for lasting recovery
Victor Fraser
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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