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Navigating life with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be difficult to say the least. Unfortunately, many people who...

While these dystopian images may seem not far fetched for some, being in survival mode may encompass far more than just these extremes....

And I also struggle. I am no stranger to fear and worry and anxiety. For years I was told things like “just trust God more” and “worry is...

Whether you are heading towards retirement, are a young person just starting out in life, or are somewhere in-between, financial...

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based practice which uses a holistic mind-body approach to treatment. It encompasses...

Focus on Community Isolation and loneliness is a huge thing happening for you right now. You see your friends getting quarantined with...

If you are like me, you cried watching Frozen and were unnecessarily excited to hear that Frozen II was available for streaming NOW!...

So let’s implement some structure! Easy right? (Um…wrong!) Each time I’ve tried to step back and figure out how to incorporate structure...

According to The Depression Project, this is why the coronavirus is triggering mental health issues: Triggers feelings of hopelessness,...

Although most of us have never experienced a pandemic, you have no doubt experienced hardship.  And the reality is that while we may...

I grew up in a healthcare/first responder family and am still in one with my husband being a first responder. It’s a difficult place to...

Loss is an inevitable part of life, and grief is a natural part of the healing process. The grieving process is not linear, and looks...

Dysfunctional is the “Norm” Many stepfamilies or pre-stepfamily couples discuss a certain level of guilt or shame that accompany their...

Radical acceptance means acknowledging reality for what it is – pleasant and unpleasant, wholly. In this case, acceptance is not...

However… these needs are basically non-existent for some. How many of us feel like we are constantly running in the negative with one,...

Being quarantined, whether self regulated or government mandated, is never fun. Since we are in Houston, we are used to hiding away for a...

As a bit of a control freak myself, I may be a little biased here, but being a control freak isn’t all bad! Another way to look at it is...

Uncomfortable emotions and/or a general lack of skill to put thoughts and feelings into perspective- let alone words- often get in the...

Being an avid gym-goer, I see many faces at the gym. For the most part, everyone keeps to themselves, but you start to recognize more...

So you just discovered your spouse is having an affair. The doctor just disclosed a diagnosis of a serious medical condition you thought...