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“That person is so narcissistic!”: When mental health buzzwords become a trend
One of the struggles the mental health field has struggled with was accessibility to those who need services. With social media, millions...
Your kids are having a hard time, not giving you a hard time
Have you ever heard someone say “My child is giving me such a hard time”? Or even better, has one of your own parents ever told you that...
Two-Way Friendships
I made a new friend this year, and it has been wonderful. We have a lot in common. We are both goofy and enjoy joking around and...
After Beating Cancer, I Wanted to Die
Someone can say or do something to you one time in your life, and it can stay with you for the rest of your life. To this day, I can see...
How to Fall in Love Again
I have written in previous blogs regarding the phrase, “I love you, but I’m not in love with you.” Unfortunately, this is often said when...
I feel lost. How can I help my child?
I often hear parents say: “We have tried everything, yet nothing seems to be working!” during that first initial intake appointment....
Do I Matter?
The bottom line of relationships comes down to ensuring that your partner knows that they matter to you. At the beginning of a...
Supporting One Another
I can remember when I first read the book “Boundaries” by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Using verses from Galatians, Cloud and Townsend...
Best Apps for Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders. There are different types of anxiety disorders, but the common symptoms are...
MEMORIES: Throwback Thursday and the Complexity of Nostalgia
If you are one of the people who grew up with social media in your younger years, you are likely being reminded of some of the past...
Communication is key, but why?
You often hear that communication in any relationship is key. There are many resources out there on how to communicate along with some...
Steps Against Suicide: One Conversation at a Time
Perhaps part of why suicide is such a heavy topic is that so many of us have been affected by it in some way. In 2017, my close friend...
4 Things Your Tween Wants You to Know (And Do!)
Transitioning from parenting a young child to parenting a tween can have its challenges, but keeping an open mind and learning to be more...
Diversity is Out There. Go Find It!
When we think of diversity, a common assumption is that people from diverse backgrounds will automatically find their way into our lives....
We Are Family
Have you ever heard of inherited family trauma? In his book, It Didn’t Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and...
Grappling with Grief
Sometimes it is difficult to appreciate how much someone means to you until that person is no longer around. Last year, I experienced...
Treat Yourself!
How often do you use your phone or Google calendar to schedule meetings, appointments, hanging out with loved ones, etc? We stay on track...
We have nothing in common anymore!
We have nothing in common anymore! I often hear phrases like that from clients. I hear this from people who have been in short-term...
Help Yourself Help Your Child: How to Bridge the Developing Brain
Have you ever found yourself wondering why you responded to a situation the way you did? Yes? Me too. I would even argue that I do it...
Importance of the Family
Our families are one of the most important social institutions in our lives. Researchers have observed that in all the societies they...
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