By Kendra Doukas, LMFT It is a common belief that no loss is as hard as losing a child. It is therefore interesting that we do such a poor job in supporting parents who have lost a pregnancy or an infant. Paradoxically, the losses that we as a society are most phobic...
Dr. Katie Godfrey, LMFTImaginative play is so fun and helpful for children in many different ways. However, parents are oftentimes at a loss as to how to encourage this, especially with screen time being so enticing to children. Here are some benefits to imaginative...
This weekly blog offers a series of diverse and effective coping techniques that can reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more effective in achieving your individual goals. Check back every Monday morning for the newest...
By Chelsea Towler Campbell, Psy.D. Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives. In some cases, stress can be positive – it can serve as a motivating force that helps us get things done. However, chronic, prolonged stress can have detrimental effects on...
By Sarah Long, PsyD Nearly 50% of the population in the United States either knows someone who struggles with an eating disorder, or is a sufferer. Despite eating disorders being widespread, complex, and life-threatening, there is a ton of misinformation out there....
By Karmen Thulin, PsyD February is teen dating violence awareness month. Below you’ll find some useful information, including ways to talk to your teen about dating violence and warning signs for everyone to be aware of. Adolescence is the perfect time to introduce...