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How To Use Family Counseling To Make Lasting Change
Starting family counseling may be on your mind. You know something needs to change. You are struggling to find your way in the midst of all the family upsets. Trying different things on a regular basis with your distant teenager or your child who never seems to want...
How Do I Manage Anxiety At Work?
Figuring out how to manage anxiety at work can be a very stressful process. Work stress is something we want to get rid of quickly. We need to focus and feel strong at what we do. With all the tasks in a given day the last thing you need is this lingering anxiety...
OCD Is More Than What You See On The Surface
If I were to ask you to describe OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), you would most likely think of someone who washes their hands excessively, checks to see if their door is locked or the stove is off, or someone who likes things to be symmetrical or orderly. Movies...
How Do I Get My Teen Out Of Her Room?
Many parents ask themselves the question “How do I get my teen out of her room?” You want to connect with your teen. It’s important to you to have some real conversations with your teen. You don’t just want the small talk. Sometimes, you feel lucky to even get that...
3 Reasons Why Your Marriage Should Be Prioritized Over Your Kids
A connected marriage is the ultimate way to combat loneliness. When we have a strong marriage we have a partner through all the ups and downs of life. And lets be real, life can throw us into quite a bit of ups and downs (hello, unprecedented pandemic...). Having a...
Social Distancing Decisions and Questions to Consider
What a crazy world we are living in right now. We are constantly needing to make decisions around what is okay and not okay to do. Who we can see. Who should we not see? Or maybe it's best to see no one! So many decisions. We are needing to measure how far away we are...
How to Heal After Your Partner Has an Emotional Affair
Healing after your partner has had an emotional affair may seem impossible. You are likely feeling betrayed and unsure if you can move forward in the relationship. Mom likely you are truly hurt by this and are having trouble making sense of it all. You are unsure what...
How Do I Deal With Mom Guilt During Covid19?
Dealing with mom guilt during Covid19 is beyond words upsetting. As a mom, I am asking myself “how long will my kids be at home?” Kids are meant to play with other kids. Social distancing and children really don’t mesh well together. They are bored. And tired of this....
3 Ways Teens Are Dealing With The Quarantine And How To Help
Understanding how your teen is dealing with the quarantine and how to help can feel overwhelming. . The world has changed with social distancing, lack of face-to-face contact, and closing of teen hangout areas like malls, skate parks, and movie theaters. While we all...
How to deal with uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic
Uncertainty is hard. The uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic has many of us feeling worried, unsure, and confused. So much is happening at the same time that it’s hard to make sense of it all. And when we don’t know the endpoints it can feel even more...
4 Reasons To Consider Online Couples Therapy during Covid19
Life is really overwhelming right now. Online couples therapy can help. You and your partner are going through a lot and typically you meet eye to eye on a lot more things but now it's feeling nearly impossible. Between the hustle and bustle of kids, working from...
My Husband Is Getting On My Nerves! What Can I Do?
There is so much happening around us now. Your children are driving you crazy. They are bored and just want to get out and do things. Working from home is getting really frustrating with the kids, lack of structure, and difficulty finding the time or space. Or maybe...
How Am I Supposed to Keep My Kids Busy While Social Distancing?
This is such a strange time with social distancing and all that is happening. As a community, we are all struggling to find a sense of normalcy and peace amid a period filled with stress, worry, and increased practical concerns. This can be especially hard with many...
Child Online Resources and Activities
We hope you enjoy our list of online resources and activities for children. Read Dr. Danial's blog on How do I keep my child busy while social distancing for much more information to help you through this time! Physical Activities Inside Activities Wall pushes (Have...
How to Support Vulnerable Loved Ones during the COVID19 Pandemic
Finding yourself caring for a vulnerable loved one during the Coronavirus pandemic can be extremely scary. The feelings you are experiencing in this moment may be overwhelming. Some of us fear the worst, while others are just trying to keep our loved ones safe and...
7 Tips to Manage My Family’s Covid19 Anxiety
Covid19 anxiety is strong for many of us. What a crazy couple months it has been. Just a couple weeks ago, it seemed like Covid-19 was so far away. Sure, it sounded scary, but probably overblown, right? Fast forward to the past couple days and it seems our whole world...
4 Things You Should Know About Teen Depression
Teen depression is a very serious reality for many. Teenage years can be a difficult time for many. Social pressures of wanting and needing to fit in while being unique and accepted. Pressures to keep up with the academic load of school. The strong desire of parents...
4 Tips to Help your Child with Test Taking Anxiety
It’s true that test taking for some children can be incredibly scary. Sometimes it can feel impossible to help ease your child’s concerns when it comes to getting a good grade on a test. This is especially relevant today, when kids have more responsibilities than...
5 Reasons Why Sex Therapy Is Essential in Marriage Counseling
What is sex therapy? Sex therapy is therapy where one’s sexuality, sexual concerns and problems are discussed in individual or marriage counseling. It is quite surprising how many therapists that do couples therapy and marriage counseling don’t talk about sex. The...
What Are Anxiety Symptoms? A Guide To Truly Understanding…
Anxiety symptoms can be so very overwhelming. Many people have trouble differentiating true physical symptoms and anxiety. The truth is that anxiety can double or triple the amount of physical pain one is feeling even when the physical pain is legit and not solely...
5 Tips to Reignite the Spark as Parents of Young Children
We all want to feel connected with our spouse. Feeling wanted, excited within our relationship, and that we have a partner in our lives are important parts of feeling fulfilled in a relationship. As parents of young children, it can seem impossible to pursue this type...
