
Enhancing Communication in Marriage
Many couples enter therapy looking to improve their communication. Below are some of the techniques that can make conflicts more productive

Disenfranchised Grief
Most commonly, people connect grief with the death of a loved one. But what about when someone experiences a loss when death is not

Loneliness & Motherhood
When I became a mother, I thought it would be the happiest time of my life—often portrayed as a blissful, joyful journey. Full of happy family memories and

Finding the Right Counselor
In previous blog post, we discussed challenges one may have with taking steps towards change. Maybe this was you for the longest time and you are at a point where you are ready to make that

Co-parenting tips
Has anyone else been in a state where they are finding challenges with co-parenting? This can be one of the most challenging things for parents to do. Living in different

Challenges with Change - Part 2
Now that we have looked at the challenges we have with creating change, let's look at steps in which we can take to make appropriate changes. In the previous

Challenges with Change
The concept of change can be very challenging to grasp. On one hand we want to make steps towards creating positive changes. On the other hand we get comfortable in...

Leaving for college
It is finally here for many, The 2024 senior class is beginning to get their dorm room assignments, roommates, class schedules, and list of needs for the new journey they are about to

Prepping for School
Summer is flying by! Can you believe that we are just weeks away from children going back to school? For many this may feel like a quick transition. For others this may

The Value in Saying No
One thing that can be extremely challenging within the warmer months is the amount of plans and obligations that come along with it. From dinners, to play dates, to parties and more, it can

Tips for Finding A Couple’s Counselor
From premarital counseling to discernment counseling, finding a counselor can be hard. If you are unsure of when to engage a couple’s counselor or how to find one here are some tips that

What emotions are and are not - part 1
Emotions can be both the best thing about being a human being and the worst all at the same time. Am I right? It can make life so much lighter and

Preparing for Summer
The end of the school year is approaching. This is a very exciting time for many! No school, sunshine, swimming, summer camps, and vacations are often filled with joy and anticipation. While this is an exciting time for many, there is no question that

Mourning in Parenting
What would you say if you heard it is completely normal to mourn different changes and challenges that arise in parenting? This sounds extreme, right? One thing I often notice is the different feelings of

Graduation: the excitement, the change, the new
We are headed into the exciting and scary time of year for students... graduation! After years of hard work and preparations, the 2024 class is

Finding the root cause
Now that we understand anger as a secondary emotion, how can we find the primary? There is no question that this can be challenging, especially when we are used to showing and expressing emotions as anger. But what steps can we take?

What are you really feeling?
One thing I often see in sessions is the misrepresentation of emotions. Expressing emotions can be challenging, understanding what you’re actually feeling can be even more difficult. Often times, children and adults will…

Love languages
February is often looked at as the month of love and relationships. Often times we do different things such as spoil our loved ones with chocolate and flowers to show that…

Physical health
Did you know that taking steps to take care of our physical health can assist you with taking care of your mental health? Research has shown that when your physical care is prioritized…

New Year, New Me?
2023 is coming to a close and 2024 is right around the corner. We have all heard the team “new year, new me!”. With this statement often comes different resolutions for the year of how one…