Parenting is the hardest job in the world. You’ve heard this time and time again, and if you are a parent reading this – you know it to be true. No manual or training and you’re on the job 24/7. Let’s talk about two common struggles – when kids don’t listen and the anger that […]
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Children, Family, How To, Parenting
You screwed up. Now you have to own it. We all make mistakes, and sometimes we hurt people – intentionally or unintentionally – with our choices. Apologizing isn’t always easy, but it helps restore trust in a relationship when you’ve harmed the other person. How to apologize is a crucial life skill that can help
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Couples, Family, How To, Professional/Work
Early sunsets, colder temperatures, snow, and gray skies. The change in weather and the slump after the holidays can make some of us feel the winter blues. seasonal affective disorder The winter blues is a general term for feeling down throughout the winter months, typically December through February. Some of us feel this decline, especially
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Anxiety, Depression, How To, Stress, Wellness
Cognitive behavioral therapy (better known as CBT) is considered one of the most successful forms of psychotherapy and coping skills development. Conceptualized by Aaron Beck at the University of Pennsylvania, this therapy incorporates both talk therapy and behavioral strategies in its approach. CBT helps clients understand the thoughts that influence their feelings and behaviors. Because
I’ll bet you write daily. Facebook posts. Instagram posts. Tweets. Texts. therapy journal Recording our experiences is human nature – hey, how else have we gotten so many novels, textbooks, and research? We can use our natural urge to record to our benefit! Journaling is a form of writing that not only records our thoughts,
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Anxiety, Depression, How To, Journals, Stress, Wellness
Self-Discovery Journal Prompts In what situations has my greatest strength served me well? What are ten things I am grateful for this week? What can I do to take better care of myself? What do I need more of in my life? What does my ideal day look like? What is a missed opportunity I
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
The decision to come to therapy can be scary – scary AF, to be honest. It can be difficult to know what to expect, where to start, and whether you’re at a spot in your life where you would truly benefit from attending sessions. Most of us initially feel uncertain when we have the idea
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Anxiety, Children, Couples, Depression, Family, Getting Started, Grief, Parenting, Stress, Teens, Therapy, Wellness