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...
by holly houston | Aug 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
In the realm of psychotherapy, being sensitive to invisible disabilities is essential to providing effective and compassionate care. Invisible disabilities—conditions that are not immediately apparent to others—can include mental health disorders, chronic pain,...
by Rachel Sahtout | Jul 20, 2024 | Social Media
Media consumption can influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in significant ways. News cycles often highlight distressing events, leading to heightened anxiety and stress. Social media platforms are double edged, offering connection (or at least the illusion...
by katie karner | Jul 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Anxiety disorders affect millions of people worldwide, yet they are often misunderstood or misrepresented in public discourse. Often time’s people suffering from anxiety aren’t even aware of it due to lack of information regarding this diagnosis. Here, we delve into...
