Feedback Loop Examples: How They Shape Our Lives, Minds, and Systems

Feedback Loop Examples: How They Shape Our Lives, Minds, and Systems

We’ve all experienced moments when our actions create ripple effects that come back to us—sometimes in helpful ways, sometimes in not-so-helpful ones. That’s the essence of a feedback loop. From the way your thermostat controls the temperature in your house, to how...
You Are Not a Food Journal: Reclaiming Intuition and Identity

You Are Not a Food Journal: Reclaiming Intuition and Identity

In a culture obsessed with clean eating, calorie tracking, and body “optimization,” the idea of intuitive eating can feel like a radical act. For those in recovery from disordered eating or chronic dieting, letting go of food rules and returning to your body’s inner...
Building Coping Skills: Long-Term Benefits of Adolescent RO-DBT

Building Coping Skills: Long-Term Benefits of Adolescent RO-DBT

Today, teenagers are navigating an emotional landscape more complex than ever. From academic pressures and social comparison to identity struggles and family expectations, teens are grappling with high levels of stress, anxiety, and emotional isolation. While...
When Doubts Feel Overwhelming: Understanding Relationship OCD

When Doubts Feel Overwhelming: Understanding Relationship OCD

Relationships can bring so much joy and connection. But for some, love can also bring relentless doubt—a voice in your head whispering, “Are you sure? What if this isn’t right?”  That’s not just normal worry—it might be relationship OCD. At Abri Psychotherapy, we...
A Deep Dive Into Maladaptive Perfectionism: Understanding the Roots

A Deep Dive Into Maladaptive Perfectionism: Understanding the Roots

We’ve all heard the phrase, “nobody’s perfect.” But if you live with maladaptive perfectionism, that phrase can feel more like a challenge than a truth. Instead of striving for healthy goals, you might find yourself stuck in a cycle of constant self-criticism, fear of...
Control, Perfectionism, and the Roots of Restrictive Eating

Control, Perfectionism, and the Roots of Restrictive Eating

Restrictive eating is often misunderstood. In a culture that praises willpower, discipline, and “clean” eating, the warning signs of a deeper psychological struggle can easily go unnoticed. But beneath the surface of counting calories, cutting out food...