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6 Ways Singles Can Stay Sane During A Pandemic
Shelter in place, layoffs, and an abrupt all-digital world has impacted different populations in different ways. While families had to renegotiate what it looks like to welcome home college kids or become full-time tech gurus for all the people now living in the...
3 Ways Teens Can Manage Their Parents
That’s right. You read that correctly. Teens can manage their parents. Here’s the truth - parents do have authority… AND teens are able to be an active participant in the parent-teen relationship. Now hear me out though: it is not up to the teen to take responsibility...
Ask Yourself These Questions to Understand Depression
In this trying season, it can be impossible to roll out of bed and face another day of the “grind.” When life feels like damage control as opposed to taking action, it can be easy to become discouraged or depressed. In this video I want to share with you how...
2 Toxic Effects of Social Media in Teens
It’s not new information that social media has greatly impacted the mental health of pre-teens and teenagers in the United States. What research has found is that it’s not so much the use of social media, but the excessive use (up to seven hours a day) that has...
4 Characteristics of Trauma You Need to Know
Many of my clients say these types of phrases: “It’s not that bad. I mean there are lots of people out there who have had it worse than me.” “It was my fault that it happened.” “It could have been so much worse. It didn’t go that far.” “Maybe I was okay with it. I...
How Couples Therapy Helps You Grow
Being in a relationship with a significant other can be taxing work. They can snore a certain way that keeps you up all night, or worse, you may feel like they never truly hear you and fights become grueling. Regardless of what has spiked your interest in working on...
3 Ways Social Media is Affecting Your Mental Health During COVID-19
Social distancing requirements and quarantining protocols have many people spending more time alone than ever before. The desire to overcome that loneliness may have you turning to social media for emotional connection. While logging on to chat with friends can be a...
3 Tips for Moms to Have Good Conversations with Their Daughters
Have you ever been in a conversation with your daughter and she abruptly slams the door in your face? It’s that moment when you’re having a conversation about what she’s going to wear to school tomorrow, and all of a sudden, it’s an angry burst of energy that feels...
How to Make Co-Parenting Work During COVID-19
In the best of times, co-parenting can be challenging but when you add in a pandemic and the start of a new school year, the situation can feel downright impossible, especially if you and your ex have difficulty seeing eye to eye. During COVID-19 your family’s safety...
The Art of Losing Control
In our lives we often feel worried. When life begins to feel chaotic and anxiety-provoking, we tend to move towards desiring control. We want to control our finances, and make sure that we have enough for the next month. We want to control our children, who seemingly...
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There are a lot of broken families who struggle to do life well together.
That’s why we help families create an environment where deeper connection & healing can happen.