Most of us had a childhood filled with both subtle and overt lessons of how people and things “should” be. Our family, culture, and society expect us to fit into…
Couples/Marriage, Family Therapy, Separation/Divorce
Knowing When to End the Relationship
Knowing when to end a relationship is important. Relationships can enrich our lives, but they can also cause damage. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or significant other, any relationship…
LGBTQ
Sexual Orientation -The “Q” in LGBTQA?
The study of sexual orientation has been quite a controversial area of psychology, and one that continues to raise numerous questions: What makes a person identify as gay, and what…
Children, LGBTQ
LGBTQIA+ – Talk to Your Child
As a parent or caregiver, it can be difficult to know the right thing to say when kids question what we deem to be adult topics. Broaching topics of sexuality…
Anxiety Archives, Depression
Mental Health Habits for 2021
We live in a society that seems obsessed with physical health and weight loss. A majority of people have tried one or more diets to lose weight. People join gyms,…
Couples/Marriage, Divorce, Family Therapy, General, Stress, Telehealth
Navigate Challenging Life Transitions
When we’re young, life transitions are fun and empowering. We go from crawling to walking, walking to running. We start with training wheels but soon no longer need them. As…
Couples/Marriage, Divorce, Family Therapy, Separation/Divorce
Divorce Therapy
When we say the words, “I do,” we never imagine that one day those words will turn into, “It’s over.” But the statistics point to the fact that many marriages…
Couples/Marriage
How Sex Therapy Can Lead to More Intimacy
A relationship requires different things to thrive. Good communication is necessary, as is mutual respect and compromise. But one of the most important aspects of a healthy relationship is a…
Abuse/Neglect Archives, Anxiety Archives, General, Trauma / PTSD
Do You Have C-PTSD?
You have most likely heard the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – also known as PTSD. It is used to describe the mental and emotional anguish suffered by those who…
Family Therapy
4 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Family Therapist
Seeking the guidance of a family therapist is a wonderful way to fix your family’s communication problems and start the process of healing. But selecting a family therapist can be…
Parenting
Self-Care Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children
The concept of selflessness is often seen as a virtue, and yet, if we fail to fulfill our own needs and nurture ourselves, we are less able to help and…
Children
Teach Young Children Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body and feelings in the present moment. If you’re silent for a moment, you will notice the subtle smell of your…