What is trauma? The American Psychological Association defines it as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, disassociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a negative effect on a person’s attitudes,...
A traumatic brain injury can be life-changing in many ways. Brain injuries not only cause damage to the brain: they can affect behavior and mood too. After medical treatment is administered to someone who has suffered from a concussion, other issues can arise during...
Divorce isn’t easy — for anyone involved. Divorce is a common experience, even though the rate has declined from 50% of married couples in the 1980s to about 39% now. Some of the reasons couples wait to marry their partner, i.e. financial security, career stability,...
Getting stressed, feeling nervous, and worrying is a normal part of life. Some people are naturally more anxious than others. Many people handle it in different ways. However, there is a difference between stress and anxiety. The Anxiety and Depression Association of...
I’m Michelle Balaban, a Registered Psychotherapist and founder of Mind Balance Counseling. With my passion for helping people and making a difference driving me, I founded Mind Balance Counseling to support people’s journeys toward their goals. Whether that’s guiding...
