Motivational Interviewing (MI) isn't some fancy tool just for therapists with clipboards and cardigans. Nope, it's a secret weapon for anyone longing to spark some real change in …
The Ellie Blog
Friendship tips and insights
How to Help and Support a Friend with Depression
Let’s dive into something super important but often swept under the rug: recognizing if your friend is battling depression and how you can be their support. We all have those days …
How Should I Respond if Someone Comes out to me as LGBTQIA+?
Society has historically held the assumption that everyone is heterosexual and cisgender, so when someone isn’t and decides to share that with others, we say they are “coming out.” …
How to Recognize Gaslighting: 10 Key Phrases to Listen For
Have you ever been in a relationship where you felt like you were constantly second-guessing yourself? Or perhaps your version of events never lines up with your partner’s? If so, …
How to Start a Conversation About Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health is important and shouldn't be ignored. We don’t always realize we’re struggling and having a loved one check in with us about their observations …
Toxic Friendship Signs and Tips to GTFO
Friends enrich our lives as we grow, learn, and deal with life. And several studies have shown that the more quality friendships you have, the longer you may actually live! But how …
Is Social Media Making Us More or Less Isolated
Let's be real: social media can feel like a double-edged sword. On one hand, it's a fantastic way to stay connected with friends, discover new communities, and share life's big and …
How to Validate Someone’s Feelings and Become a Better Listener
Someone tells you they are struggling. Maybe they’re stressed about their tumultuous relationship, or maybe they’re in a funk and feeling like they’re completely worthless. How do …
How To Make Friends as an Adult (Because Loneliness Sucks)
If you can remember being in grade school, you can probably remember just how effortless it was to make friends on the playground. But as we age, these things change – and they …
