by Ellen Spiese | May 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Creating a Positive Narrative for your Child Everybody knows that parenting comes with many struggles. Sleepless nights, worry, big decisions, and managing problematic behaviors are just a few among the laundry list of things that parents deal with. If you have...
by holly houston | Mar 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Story of Two Wolves An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt,...
by Ellen Spiese | Feb 6, 2018 | attachment, Uncategorized
John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth’s groundbreaking research gave us an insight into human attachment, how it is developed, how it is injured, and how childhood attachment impacts our adult relationships. But what is attachment? Bowlby defined attachment as a “lasting...
by holly houston | Jan 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” -Eleanor Brown. What does “self-care” mean to you? Does it mean getting a massage? Going for a walk? Taking in a movie with friends or your significant other? Journaling about your experiences and reflections throughout...
by holly houston | Jan 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
There is an increasing body of research connecting nutrition to mental health. Here are some of the nutritional recommendations resulting from that research. Vitamin D is important for the brain, heart and circulation, immunity, bone, muscle, lung, joints, kidneys,...
by holly houston | Sep 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Learn from yesterday, Live for today, Hope for tomorrow.” -Albert Einstein Living in the present moment is one of the most difficult, yet, most necessary skills for living a contented life. So often we get caught up thinking about the past- either...
by | Jun 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Mental Health Basics Everyone can benefit from taking good care of themselves by eating right, sleeping enough, getting enough exercise, connecting with others, having structure and routine, and making time for reflection and relaxation. Maintaining or establishing...
by holly houston | Jun 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
The wonders of technology and creative innovation has significantly improved most areas of life with mental health being no exception. Cell phones are now akin to house key – we have them on our person or closely available most of the time. Unlike house keys,...
by Ellen Spiese | May 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
What’s your love language? Have you ever taken the time to think about what love means to you? Gift giving, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, physical touch; who knew that there were so many ways that you can feel love? According to Gary...
by | May 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Are your needs being met in your relationship? Often when I ask my clients “what are your needs in this relationship?” they look at me with a blank face. Most times the response rendered is “I don’t know”. Whether in a committed...
