Oct 27, 2020 | Adolescent & Teens, Cedar Tree Blog, Hannah Gambrel, Mindfulness
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...
Oct 20, 2020 | Cedar Tree Blog, David Tobey
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...
Oct 20, 2020 | Cedar Tree Blog, Marriage, Melissa Ludzack
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...
Oct 12, 2020 | Cedar Tree Blog, COVID-19 Support, Mindfulness
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...
Oct 5, 2020 | Cedar Tree Blog, Family, Melissa Ludzack, Parenting
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...
Sep 17, 2020 | Cedar Tree Blog, COVID-19 Support, Parenting
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...