by Jenn Kloewer | Nov 21, 2019 | All Posts, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Jenn Kloewer, Parenting Advice, Self Care
In the interest of supporting a healthy, happy holiday season for families we are going to share some of our favorite family togetherness activities and tips for self care during the holidays. This time of year we are bombarded by images of happy families enjoying all...
by Karmen Thulin | Nov 19, 2019 | All Posts, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Karmen Thulin, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
Many people feel intimidated by the idea of adoption even if it is something they’d like to do. It makes sense, something about the process of adoption makes the idea that, “parenting is a wild endeavor” even more apparent. Questions like “Will we bond?”...
by Erin Jacklin | Nov 12, 2019 | All Posts, Breaking Bad Habits, Erin Jacklin, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Parenting Advice
As a psychologist who specializes in helping families, one of the most common complaints I hear from parents is that their morning routine with their kids is miserable. Too often parents find themselves becoming frustrated, and even yelling at their kids in the rush...
by Karmen Thulin | Nov 5, 2019 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Karmen Thulin
They’re trained and licensed. First things first, therapists should be licensed. This means they have had enough relevant education, are aware of the laws pertinent to therapy in your state and are held to an ethical standard. Unfortunately, there are people who...
by Chelsea Campbell | Oct 29, 2019 | All Posts, Chelsea Campbell, Demystifying Therapy
Many people assume that therapy is intended solely for individuals experiencing severe mental health issues. I often hear clients say things like: “I’m sorry I’m wasting your time” or “My problems don’t seem bad enough for therapy” or “I know other people have it...
by Kendra Doukas | Oct 16, 2019 | All Posts, EMDR and Trauma Recovery, Healthy Relationships, Kendra Doukas
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence is now more often referred to as partner abuse or intimate partner violence. Rates of intimate partner violence are staggering. I worked for many years at an agency that supported survivors of...
