So many misconceptions are thrown around about what depression is and why we experience the symptoms.
Depression is so much more than just the feelings of sadness (and other similar emotions). It is a complex brain condition that is difficult for even scientists to understand.
Read MoreLet's talk a little bit about relationships. Have you ever gotten into an argument with your partner or even your teen and then afterward thought to yourself, "that escalated so fast"? Or maybe you and your partner or you and your teen get caught up in the cycle of yelling and pulling away from each other. That would be the work of your working models and your attachment behavioral system.
Read MoreIt is extremely important for you to know and understand your attachment style because it supplies you with insight into why you respond the way you do to perceived emotional disengagement. Now, that sure is a mouthful isn’t it? However, it’s quite easy to understand and catch on to.
Read MoreThere are a number of reasons for which we are writing this blog. Unfortunately, not many people are aware that there are available therapy services that are affordable and fit their budget.
For some people, an affordable option is a must have because they either don’t have insurance or simply can’t cover the seemingly outrageous costs of therapy treatment.
Others have extremely high deductibles that they just don’t have the means to pay.
Do any of these situations apply to you? What about someone that you know and love?
If that is the case, our affordable counseling option might be perfect for you!
This helps make sure that you don’t blow out your bank account simply because you need help. Everyone should be able to seek help when they need it, no matter the amount of money in their bank account.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed how sometimes you get caught up in the same kinds of relationships? Maybe it’s with a person who might be called “needy.” Or maybe it’s with a person who ends up ghosting you.
All relationships, whether they end well or badly, offer valuable life lessons. We can learn from the mistakes that we made and continue the habits that made the relationship run smoothly.
Read MoreMany parents wonder why they find it so difficult to communicate with their teenagers, or why their teens do not come to them with their problems. You may have experienced this in your own home, which is why the relationship that you have with your teen may be becoming strained. This is likely making you feel extremely frustrated toward the teen in your life, but remember that your teen has their own feelings that they need to work through. There is a high probability that they are just as frustrated as you are with the situation. For this reason, it is crucial that you make an active effort to listen to what they have to say.
Read MoreIf you are concerned about someone in your life, it can feel difficult to know what to do. Once we are aware there is or might be an issue, it’s important not to wait! Waiting and hoping they will reach out for help loses beneficial time in which they could have been already seeking treatment or receiving support.
Read MoreWhen we first get together with our partner, it’s a magical time. There’s a passion and fire that is undeniable. You can’t keep your hands off each other. When you touch or receive touch, it send shivers along your body. It’s electric. It makes us feel whole.
But over time, work, families, or other obligations demand so much of your time and energy that it’s harder to make the time for intimacy and touch.
Read MoreAre you tired of scrolling through your social media feeds only to see negative posts?
Is the negativity getting you down?
Here is your solution! Download our “made-for-you” social media posts, upload to your social media posts and let your family and friends feel the positivity!
Read MoreBut…we are here to help. Thanks to one of our student interns, we are happy to offer a FREE DOWNLOAD on daily reminders. You know…just like the cruise ships….only without the COVID-19. Thank goodness for that!
Read MoreSchool buildings are empty. Businesses have closed down. Stay at home orders are in place. Just regular life is enough to peak anxiety. But add in a global pandemic and you have a recipe for off-the-charts anxiety.
Read MoreThe day has come to ditch your New Year’s Resolution! Drop it like yesterday’s garbage! January 17th was National Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day. Woohoo!!!
Read MoreAdolescence. It is a very exciting time for both teens and parents. Teens begin to become people with ideas and humor. They really begin to develop their personalities. A lot of great things happen during adolescence. AND…a lot of scary things happen during adolescence.
Read MoreHave you ever had this happen? You and a friend are talking about something you both saw on TV. Let's say it was one of the Shondra shows....who doesn't love those….
Read MoreMany people believe anxiety and depression, to name just a couple of struggles, are best treated in individual therapy. These types of struggles many consider to be "individual problems". Well, sorry to be the one to tell you but research is showing that including family members in the treatment of these "individual problems" can actually increase success rates!
Read MoreA common complaint I hear in my office is the fear of what others think. It comes out in many ways. Children who come in and report wanting to be liked by friends or wanting to get good grades so that others will think they are smart. Adults also come in reporting fears of not being liked by coworkers, friends or neighbors or feeling like they will look stupid because of something they said.
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