Last Updated: August 18, 2026 | Author: Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, PMHNP-BC Around 44 million Americans have a mental illness. That means if you are not living with one, you know at least one person who is. Despite how common it is, receiving a diagnosis can be..
Emotional Regulation Skills: How to Build Them for Adults and Children Emotional regulation skills are not something we magically develop with age. They are learned. And if they are not learned intentionally, they often show up as stress, reactivity, shutdown, or overwhelm in adulthood. Many..
Emotional Triggers in Relationships: How Mental Strength Helps You Respond Instead of React Emotional triggers in relationships can feel confusing, exhausting, and deeply personal. One moment everything feels fine.The next, a comment, tone, or situation sparks anger, sadness, defensiveness, or shutdown—and you may not even..
Do you feel like your relationships often leave you on edge, second-guessing yourself or seeking constant reassurance? If so, you’re not alone, and there is a way forward. Healing anxious attachment doesn’t mean fixing yourself—it means learning to trust yourself and your connections. In this..
In this blog post, Dr. B shines a light on the often-overlooked challenges of self-care. She understands the struggle of balancing personal well-being amidst a whirlwind of responsibilities. Drawing from her profound journey, Dr. B shares her experiences of neglecting self-care for an astonishing 17..
Last Updated: August 17, 2026 | Author: Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, PMHNP-BC Sometimes it can be incredibly difficult to feel like you are empowering your children. It always feels like there is so much to do, and you just need your kids to cooperate so you can..
By Dr. Cristi Bundukamara EdD PMHNP — Every day you encounter people, and even if it was only a brief interaction with someone, you can choose to turn it in an opportunity for a positive relationship. It is important to take the time to evaluate..
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