Think Your Partner Is Manipulating You?
There are many signs of manipulation that one can show if we know what to look for in our interactions with not just our romantic partners, but anyone in our lives.
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Secondary Trauma & Grief
The population of caregivers & loved ones of those who are battling severe medical conditions, experience a trauma that often goes unnoticed.
Resolutions: Using the Motivational Model
We are so eager to identify one or more resolutions. The most important factor in making and keeping a resolution is to be realistic, balanced, and fair.
Communication: 4 Steps to Improve Relationships
In couples counseling, many cite communication issues as being at the forefront of relationship challenges. Giving/receiving the silent treatment, experiencing defensiveness, criticizing one another, and feeling misunderstood by your partner are a few signs that communication issues are present in a relationship.
Family Trauma: The Ripple Effect
How Does Trauma to One Family Member Affect the Entire Family Unit? When a family member is traumatized it can have a ripple effect on the entire family unit. The nuclear family being parents, partners and siblings will often endure the shock to the system when one member of the family experiences trauma. These family …
Mental Health: Tips For Getting the Most Out of Therapy
What we know and understand about mental health has come a long way in recent years. Between that and everything else going on in the world, it’s no surprise that many people have been more open to receiving mental health treatment as a form of self-help. This is great news, but it can also be hard to know where to start and how to get the most of this, especially if this is your first time in therapy. So, where do you begin?
Self Love: How to Love Yourself Unconditionally
Exploration of how to engage in self love. Everyone is a work in progress. It is easy to fall into the trap of “I’ll love myself when…” and fill in the blank with whatever goal or next level we want to reach. There is always going to be room for improvement, so don’t waste time putting off loving yourself.
Trauma Therapy to Help Prioritize Your Values
Many of my clients have difficulty living the life they want and need to feel truly happy. They struggle with expectations placed on them by others, feelings of guilt if they put themselves first and most days feel like they cannot catch their breathe. Self-care isn’t selfish- I know it’s a clique but it is true. You need to take care of you to be your best self for your family, friends and career. If this is speaking to you, strap in- I have some Pro-tips for you.
How to Handle Political Disagreements with the Ones We Love
Now more than ever, tension between those with differing political opinions is at an all time high. Challenges with the economy, a global pandemic, racial inequality, gun violence, and more-all of these issues have many looking toward a greater entity like our government help find a solution. Frustration, hopelessness, despair, and fear are prevalent, which …
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Tips To Form A Healthier Relationship with Social Media
Let’s be honest… the majority of people use social media every day. Social media is great in so many ways- it allows us to stay in touch with friends and family all across the world, helps us spread awareness about causes we care about and share meaningful events in our lives. As with everything some …
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