For children, opening up about their emotions can be challenging. If you are the parent of a child who is going through a difficult time, you may worry that your attempts to support and help them aren’t getting very far. Every time you try to get through to your child, they clam up. Or maybeContinue reading “4 Signs Your Child Could Benefit from Play or Art Therapy”
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Political Divide: How to Manage Anxiety Surrounding Political Differences in Families
Think about the last time you had a heated political disagreement with a relative. Maybe you butted heads over a hot-button issue. Or maybe you’ve always voted differently, and in recent years, the divide between you has deepened. Dealing with political disagreements can be difficult, especially when you and your relatives have strong opinions andContinue reading “Political Divide: How to Manage Anxiety Surrounding Political Differences in Families”
5 Benefits of Trauma Therapy
We will all likely go through some experience of trauma in our life. As a result, we will all likely seek some form of trauma therapy. Trauma has a wide range. It can be something like a breakup or car accident. It can be things like childhood abuse, intimate partner violence, or the loss ofContinue reading “5 Benefits of Trauma Therapy”
5 Daily Coping Strategies to Manage SAD
Do you feel like your mood dips as the weather gets colder? The short days and long nights seem to bring down your spirits. You find yourself losing interest in your favorite hobbies. Maybe you even feel like it’s hard to get out of bed some days. And to your frustration, this happens every yearContinue reading “5 Daily Coping Strategies to Manage SAD”
5 Signs You May Need Marriage Counseling
You and your partner can’t communicate without bickering. Perhaps you feel you’re growing to resent your partner. Or, you’re struggling with a lack of intimacy, and hesitant to broach the topic with your partner. If these scenarios sound familiar to you, or you’re dealing with something very similar, you and your spouse might be goodContinue reading “5 Signs You May Need Marriage Counseling”
Does My Teen Need Therapy?
Lately, you’re concerned about your teenager. In fact, you’ve been wondering if therapy for teens could help with warning signs. Maybe they haven’t been interested in connecting with their friends as much as they used to. Perhaps their teacher has called you to talk about how they have been doing in school. Or maybe they’veContinue reading “Does My Teen Need Therapy?”
What to do When You and Your Partner Disagree on Covid-19 Restrictions
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented countless challenges for couples. Some have had to delay weddings or other major commitments. Others argue more after so much time at home together. As a result, some have started couples therapy as a result. And, some can’t help but disagree on what steps they should take to protect themselvesContinue reading “What to do When You and Your Partner Disagree on Covid-19 Restrictions”
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Deal with Stress During the Pandemic
COVID-19 has been stressful for everyone. We have found that many parents are asking how they can help their kids during the pandemic. For many children, this has been an especially confusing time. Perhaps your own child has been feeling overwhelmed lately. Maybe they have had to attend school online, and they miss seeing friendsContinue reading “5 Ways to Help Your Kids Deal with Stress During the Pandemic”
4 Things to Let Go of During Quarantine
Quarantine sucks, especially for moms. We’re the gatekeepers of our family’s routine, the trackers of all the things. One would think that cutting off all social interaction and isolating at home would give us some reprieve—a break from the chaos of keeping track of birthday parties, invites and presents; juggling school or sports practice pick-upsContinue reading “4 Things to Let Go of During Quarantine”
Creating New Holiday Traditions During Covid-19
Thanksgiving 2020 looked a lot different than we thought it would. Many long-held traditions were skipped this year. The loss of our traditions can be disappointing, depressing, and even anxiety producing. However, changing things up opens the door to new possibilities. As we move through the next three weeks, many will likely feel the lossContinue reading “Creating New Holiday Traditions During Covid-19”