Personal Growth Associates

10/21/2026

10/13/2026

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than being organized, liking things neat, or wanting everything to be just right. OCD is a mental health condition that can involve intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) that can cause significant distress and interfere with daily life.

This OCD Awareness Week, let’s remember:
OCD is not a personality quirk or a choice.
Intrusive thoughts do not define who you are.
OCD can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or life circumstances.
Effective treatment, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, can help people manage symptoms and improve their quality of life.

At Personal Growth Associates, we believe that greater awareness is an important step toward healing. If you or someone you love is struggling with OCD, reaching out for support can be a meaningful first step.

10/08/2026

If you were the family scapegoat, you may have been blamed for seeing the dysfunction that the rest of your family denied. This is both painful and a reflection of your strengths.

09/30/2026

Awaiting apologies, explanations, and closure traps a person in a one-sided bond. The one who broke you isn’t responsible for putting your mind back together. You are. Here’s how.

09/25/2026

New routines are easier to sustain when you understand what your resistance is protecting.

09/24/2026

Social media is a powerful tool for connection, support, and learning. However, it has also unintentionally contributed to the rapid spread of misinformation and increased self-diagnosis, including ADHD. Read more (link in comments)

09/22/2026

Play is more than just play—it’s communication. For children, play can be a powerful way to express feelings, process difficult experiences, build confidence, and learn healthy coping skills. Play therapy can support children navigating anxiety, big emotions, grief, family changes, behavioral challenges, and life transitions.

At Personal Growth Associates, we provide a safe, supportive space where children can feel understood and grow at their own pace.

09/16/2026

Overwhelm is not always about having too much to do. It may come from trying to carry too much of the world at once. Here’s how to make life feel smaller.

09/15/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month. This month, let's work together to build a culture where asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing thoughts of su***de, connect with a mental health professional or call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Line.

09/01/2026

In the U.S., social connection is optional—no one is obligated to show up. Our global study reveals why such "chosen" relationships can leave people feeling unseen and ashamed.