
Why Therapy for Caretakers is More Important Than Ever
Research has shown that roughly 80% of long-term care in this country is provided by family members. Many of these caregivers have their own families to look after and may also be holding down at least one job. In addition, family caregivers have been shown to ignore their own health and wellness needs. This often […]

Signs you Need to Take a Mental Health Day
Do you ever get up in the morning and wonder if it would be okay for you to take a mental health day? If so, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, research from the American Psychological Association shows that today’s workforce is experiencing job burnout at alarming rates. What are Mental Health Days Exactly? The […]

The Traumatic Impact of Divorce on Adult Children
Young children are full of wonder and awe and a lot of energy! They are also full of innocence, which is why it’s important that adults protect them from dangerous situations and unnecessary heartaches. Unfortunately, that isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to divorce. Children of parents who decide to divorce can feel like […]

Helping Kids Cope with Loss
Parents do their best to shield their children from the harsh realities of the world. But as much of an effort as they put in, parents can’t always protect their children from experiencing the pain of loss. Whether it’s the loss of a beloved pet, a childhood friend, or the loss of a family member, […]

What is Family Therapy and What is it For?
Family therapy is a type of counseling that helps family members improve communication and resolve conflicts. Session are typically led by either a clinical social worker, psychologist, or licensed therapist. Unlike individual therapy, where people may participate in weekly sessions for years, family therapy is intended to be short-term. Session may include all family members, […]
Family Planning
We’ve all heard the phrase “family planning”. Most of the time when we hear “family planning” we think about a conversation regarding when to have children or how many children to have. Let’s change the connotation of this phrase to something else. Let’s start to have a vision for our families. Let’s start having a […]
HAVE SOME PRIDE
The role of mother calls for much sacrifice and care. When you spend your day kissing boo-boos and slicing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, it can be easy to forget all about the person you were before you became a mom. The woman in your rear view mirror deserves a ride in the front seat […]
NO Power!
We’ve all seen toddlers as they learn new words. “No” is usually one of the first words these sweet toddlers learn, and they say it with such conviction and confidence with no regard for how the other person will feel. The funny thing is that conviction and confidence fades over the years as we learn […]
Celebrate Yourself
This is the time of year when people will gather around graduates and congratulate them on the achievement of earning a diploma. It’s really great when you get to the end of a goal and everyone comes around you to say “good job”. The problem is you don’t always need a “good job” when the […]
Depression Checkup
Let’s do a depression checkup… When I was studying for my master’s degree I remember one of my professors describing the pervasive nature of depression through an analogy. She said it was like walking around with sun glasses on all of the time. Can you imagine having to wear sun glasses 24 hours a day […]