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How Teen Therapy Works
So, you’re thinking about getting your teen into counseling, but you’re not sure if it will be helpful or not. I wanted to take a moment in today’s video to talk a bit about some things to think about as you consider this option for your teen. First of all, let’s...
The Potential Trap of Being a “Nice” Person
Do you find yourself almost always putting others’ interests before your own to make them happy? Do you feel it hard to say “no” to others, even when you really want to? If you answer “yes” to these questions, here are some things you may want to think about. ...
3 Roadblocks That Get Your Relationship Stuck
Working with couples, I often see that there are vicious cycles that perpetuate problems in their relationships. Here are some of the most common roadblocks that can make your relationship get stuck. Not Truly Understanding Your Partner’s Needs ...
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...
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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.