by ann hogan | Feb 11, 2025 | Depression, Mental Well-being
Mindfulness is a term most people have become aware of in a society that has become increasingly sensitive to daily stressors and challenges. Young adults and children have heard this word in their classrooms from teachers, or from friends or from Vloggers on TikTok....
by Lauren White | Jan 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
In today’s increasingly polarized political climate, it’s natural for individuals to feel a sense of grief and fear as they navigate the uncertainty and hostility that often accompany heated societal divisions. These emotions are valid and reflect the challenges of...
by ann hogan | Dec 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Frequently clients attend therapy to seek relief from emotional or psychological disturbance. They may come because they are overwhelmed with daily stresses, in which there is too much to do, too little time, too many decisions or responsibilities, or they may be...
by Lauren White | Dec 8, 2024 | communication, parenting, routine
The holidays can be a joyful time, but they also bring unique stressors for both adults and children. Whether it’s meeting expectations, managing family dynamics, or dealing with overstimulation, stress can impact everyone. By adopting some simple, actionable...
by Rachel Sahtout | Nov 2, 2024 | Mental Well-being
In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to confuse wants with needs. The allure of instant gratification can sometimes overshadow what truly nurtures our well-being. Taking a moment to pause and reflect can help us gain clarity and foster a healthier relationship with...
by Ellen Spiese | Oct 27, 2024 | attachment, communication, Couples therapy, Therapy
We use communication daily for a variety of reasons, to schedule, problem solve, and answer questions. One of the most important ways that couples can use communication is to help them connect emotionally. The prepare/enrich program for couples offers many exercises...
by Timara Betts | Oct 5, 2024 | Depression
Now that we are in the swing of fall, you’ll notice that the days are short which means for some seasonal affective disorder is here. SAD is where individuals that reside in areas where the climate changes and have less sunlight at certain times of the year. Seasonal...
by Danielle Kowach | Sep 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Danielle Kowach, LCSW Why Detachment Matters Reduces Stress and Anxiety: When we’re overly attached to outcomes or the opinions of others, it can lead to chronic stress and anxiety. Detachment allows you to release these unnecessary burdens, helping you...
by ann hogan | Sep 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Research shows us that lack of sleep or improper sleep can lead to a negative impact on physical and mental health as well as on your mood. The effects of improper rest, whether due to keeping irregular waking hours, a medical condition or disorder such as Sleep...
by Rachel Sahtout | Aug 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Transmission Process: Breaking Toxic Family Patternsby Ellen Spiese, LMFTMultigenerational transmission process is one of the 8 core concepts in Bowen’s Family Systems Theory. This concept refers to the similarities of learned, taught, and genetic behaviors...
