Blossom Team, Author at Blossom Counseling

What No One Tells You About Betrayal Trauma

Betrayal in a relationship, whether with a friend, family member, or intimate partner, can be so damaging to the betrayed partner that it can cause symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. These symptoms can include, but aren’t limited to, Nightmares Hyper-vigilance Numbing Withdrawal from others Agitation/irritability Self-destructive behaviors Flashbacks Insomnia Persistent thoughts, both […]

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Anxiety, Couples, Depression, Family, Grief, Stress

Strengthen Your Relationship and Make Your Partner Feel Loved

Do you remember when you were first dating your partner? You paid attention to what they said, looking for clues as to what was going on in their lives and what was important to them. Now, years later, it’s easy to put your partner’s needs on the back burner as you navigate the busy-ness of

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Anxiety, Couples, Family, How To, Stress

Prevent Holiday Overload This Year

For many of us, holiday stress starts November 1st when we stop at the store to pick up something quick for dinner. Overnight it seems that everything has gone from Halloween to the Holidays! Upon returning to your car, you then notice the lampposts are already dawned with wreaths, red ribbons, garlands and lights! What

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Anxiety, Family, How To, Stress, Wellness

Four Truths About Premarital Counseling

When you are in the blissful period before you get married, busy with all the wedding plans and imagining your wonderful future together, it may seem like seeking couples counseling would be the last thing you should be doing. However, studies have shown that successful premarital counseling decreases the likelihood of divorce by 50 percent.

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Couples, Therapy, Treatments

Getting the Most Out of Marriage Counseling

Your marriage is in trouble and you have decided to seek the assistance of a marriage counselor. You have done all the research to find a good therapist for the two of you and taken the courageous first step by setting up your first appointment. Now what? How can you make sure that you get

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Couples, Family, Therapy, Treatments

How Repetition Rewires Your Brain (And Why That Matters for Mental Health)

Your brain is pretty amazing—it’s like a supercomputer that’s constantly learning and adapting. Every experience you have, from grabbing your coffee in the morning to chatting with friends, shapes your brain just a little bit. But there’s something especially powerful about repetition. Ever wonder why that one catchy song gets stuck in your head, or

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Connection, Mental Health