top of page
All Posts


Therapy through Stories - Beautiful Boy: What a Memoir Teaches Us About Love, Addiction, and Letting Go
Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet give heartbreaking performances in Beautiful Boy , a film about a father watching his son struggle with addiction—and trying desperately to save him. David is a loving parent who believes he can fix this. He's educated, caring, and does everything right. He finds treatment centers, goes to support groups, and never stops trying. But underneath all this effort is something many of us know too well: the belief that if we just love hard enough,
alexandratoppsy
Oct 242 min read
Support Group for International Students in Groningen: Coping with Homesickness, Stress, and Student Life
Moving to a new country is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming — especially if you’re an international student in Groningen. Adapting to a new culture, building a routine, managing studies, and making new friends can sometimes feel like a lot. Homesickness, stress, and the challenges of student life are very common experiences, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. As a licensed psychologist and former student in Groningen, I understand how it feels to start a new
alexandratoppsy
Oct 52 min read


Therapy through Stories - About a Boy: What a Comedy Teaches Us About Emotional Growth
Hugh Grant, long known for his polished charm, offers something different in About a Boy . He plays Will, a 38-year-old bachelor whose...
alexandratoppsy
Sep 192 min read
5 Simple Practices to Quickly Reduce Anxiety
I often hear the question, “What can I do to quickly reduce anxiety or stop a panic attack?” —and I’ve asked myself the same thing. While...
alexandratoppsy
Sep 163 min read
bottom of page