The SC Blog: New Essays every Month
All essays found here were written by Starobin Counseling staff.
Intelligence? Lots, and none of it’s artificial!
Wired to Feel Everything: Dating, Intensity, Rejection & Connection
Dating with a differently wired brain (due to neurodivergence, trauma or both) is a different experience. A good first date can spiral into intense affection. A slow text reply can feel like rejection. Eva Crawford, LCSW-C, explains what’s happening in your brain & nervous system and how to manage.
Avoiding the Emotional Spiral of Doom Scrolling
Have you found yourself acting like a captive to your phone? Are you neglecting responsibilities just to read all the latest stories online? If so, this blog provides strategies you can use to set boundaries and step away from the temptations that can lead you into an emotional spiral of doom scrolling.

