by Rachel Sahtout | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Teenagers are typically known to go through periods of extreme emotional responses, risk taking behaviors, boundary pushing and lack of impulse control. Parents/guardians usually are concerned and confused when faced with the emotional ups and downs during the teen...
by Rachel Sahtout | Apr 5, 2025 | Mental Well-being, Therapy
The Power of Choice: Picking Your Pain “Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.” This famous line from The Princess Bride holds a timeless truth: pain is a fundamental part of life. We can’t escape it, but we do have a...
by Timara Betts | Mar 8, 2025 | Depression, Grief
Grief is one of the most challenging human experiences, and everyone navigates it differently. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a pet, or even a major life change, the pain and emotional toll can feel overwhelming. However, there are tools and...
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
Implementing Self-Care and Compassion to Navigate Grief and Fear in a Divisive Political Climate 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...
by ann hogan | Dec 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Medication in Psychotherapy 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...
by Lauren White | Dec 8, 2024 | communication, parenting, routine
Coping with Stress During the Holiday Season 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...
by Rachel Sahtout | Nov 2, 2024 | Mental Well-being
Understanding Wants vs. Needs: A Gentle Guide to Self-Awareness 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...
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...
