Media & Press

In this article from HuffPost, our very own Hannah Scheuer joins other leading therapists to discuss why well-intentioned "accommodation"—the habit of rescuing children from stressful or anxious situations—can actually fuel long-term anxiety in kids.

At Self Space, we believe that no one should have to navigate their darkest moments alone. Recently, our very own Gabe Solseng was featured in a moving HuffPost article discussing the power of community and connection in suicide prevention.

Dissociation - the brain’s way of mentally “checking out” during extreme stress - can either serve as a protective mechanism or become a chronic challenge. Learn more in Kayla Ritchie’s Huffington Post article.

Defined by the medical community as pain lasting three months or longer, chronic pain is closely linked to mental health, and can have an immense impact on a person’s psychological well-being.

Read therapist Tucker Robinson’s thoughts in this Seattle Times article.

Therapists say it's an important way to reconnect with yourself and help combat the anxiety so many of us are feeling.

Read therapist Tychelle Graham-Moskowitz’s thoughts in this Huffington Post article.

Here’s the thing: panic is your body’s built-in alarm system. It’s your nervous system flipping into high alert, even when there’s no real danger. Understanding what’s happening inside your body can make the experience a little less overwhelming - and knowing a few simple ways to slow things down can make panic feel a whole lot more manageable.

Uncomfortable situations are scary for everyone, but they’re especially scary for children, who don’t have much control over the situations they’re put in.

Read therapist Kate Roberts thoughts in this Huffington Post article.

Zoe Kinsey, Self Space therapist, explores “cringe attacks” in this recent HuffPost article that explains what is a cringe attack, why they arise, and how to deal with them in a productive way.

Self Space therapist and owner Rachel Lund recently wrote an article for Kirkland Lifestyle Magazine about how to handle the potentially difficult conversations conversations with family members that might arise over the holidays.

HuffPost recently featured Self Space therapist Dan Suffoletta in an article about why giving the silent treatment isn’t a productive tactic in relationships — and what you can do during conflicts instead.

HuffPost discussed the concept of “toxic forgiveness” with Self Space therapist Emily West, who explained that this kind of “pressured or superficial forgiveness” can actually be detrimental to everyone involved, as well as the relationship as a whole.

In a recent HuffPost article about the new TikTok trend “Saving the Day”, reporter Jillian Wilson interviewed Self Space therapist Amanda Kieser about why this social media trend is actually a super effective way to break the stress cycle.

Self Space therapist Becca Trayner was recently featured in a HuffPost article about the stressful impact that perfectionism can have on what might otherwise be a relaxing vacation.

Kirkland Lifestyle Magazine recently featured a story by two Self Space Therapists, Marcus Berley and Dan Suffoleta, discussing the ways in which men engage—and sometimes struggle to engage—in the therapy process.

Self Space therapist Amanda Kieser was recently featured on the Transform Your Tomorrow Podcast discussing the complexities of our emotions, the pursuit of success, and the art of building meaningful relationships.

This Seattle Times story features Self Space therapist Emily West in a discussion of the ways in which gardening can help people deal with grief and loss.

On the surface, perfectionism might seem like a good thing. After all, doesn’t everyone want to be the best version of themself? But the problem with perfection is that it's an impossible - and counterproductive - goal. There's no such thing as perfect, no matter how hard we try to be it.  And the more we try, the more we set ourselves up for disappointment and frustration.

This Seattle Times story features one of our Self Space therapists in a discussion of the anxieties that can arise as we contemplate retuning to the office after being remote during COVID-19.

Self Space was recently featured in a KIRO News story by Rachel Belle, Kiro Newsradio feature reported and host of the James Beard Award-nominated podcast, “Your Last Meal”. In the podcast. Rachel discusses toxic positive with one of our Self Space therapists, and they explore what is toxic positivity, how to identify when it comes up (or when you’re using it!), how to address it, and what to do instead.