Blog – Medens Health

Why Life Transitions Are Hard—Even When They’re Good

It can be confusing to feel sadness or stress in the middle of something that’s supposed to be joyful. But the truth is, life transitions—even the positive ones—can stir up all kinds of emotions.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 24, 2025

Wondering if You Might Be on the Autism Spectrum?

Many people spend years feeling out of sync without realizing they may be on the spectrum. Gaining insight through a formal evaluation can be a powerful step toward self-understanding and support.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 24, 2025

Loving Someone With Relationship Trauma: How Long Should You Wait for Them to Heal?

If your partner been hurt before—maybe by a toxic ex, a painful breakup, or a lifetime of emotional wounds—it can start to feel like you’re paying for someone else’s mistakes. If you’re wondering how long you should wait for someone to heal, or whether it’s okay to start thinking about your own emotional limits, you’re not alone.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 17, 2025

How Are You Coping? A Look at Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping Strategies

We all have our ways of getting through hard moments, but not all coping strategies are created equal. Some help us regulate our emotions and bounce back stronger. Others might offer quick relief but end up making things worse in the long run. And most of us, without realizing it, use a mix of both.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 10, 2025

Self Care Deep Dive

Effective self-care isn’t just an occasional treat—it’s a daily practice. It’s about how you take care of your body, your emotional health, your relationships, your sense of purpose, and your boundaries at work or school. And the truth is, we often let our self-care slip when life gets overwhelming… which is when we need it most.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 3, 2025

Mindfulness: Your Secret Weapon for Mental Health

Mindfulness is a term that gets used a lot in mental health, but what does it actually mean? At its core, mindfulness is about being fully present in the moment—aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment. While the idea may sound simple, truly engaging in the present can be difficult, especially in today’s fast-paced world.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

March 27, 2025

What to Do When the Therapeutic Relationship Breaks Down

Therapy is meant to be a space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to work through challenges. At the heart of this process is the therapeutic alliance—the bond between you and your therapist. But what happens when that bond starts to weaken? If you’re struggling in your therapeutic relationship, you have options.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

March 20, 2025

Understanding Trauma Bonding

When you think about strong emotional bonds, you might picture deep love, loyalty, and trust. Unfortunately, these intense connections can also be built on cycles of mistreatment. This is the reality of trauma bonding—a psychological attachment that forms in toxic relationships, keeping people trapped in harmful dynamics.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

March 13, 2025