by Kendra Doukas | Apr 22, 2017 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Healthy Relationships, Kendra Doukas
I just finished re-reading what I consider to be some of the best information about couples and relationships out there, Dr. Susan Johnson’s “Hold Me Tight: Conversations for a Lifetime of Love” (2008). Dr. Johnson is the founder of Emotionally-Focused...
by Erin Jacklin | Apr 7, 2017 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Self Care
One of the most common areas of concern I see in my practice is the overwhelming and sometimes debilitating experience of uncontrolled anxiety. I work with many individuals who constantly feel worried, uncertain, self-conscious, and on the edge of panic. Anxiety is...
by Joey Tadie | Mar 31, 2017 | Adulting, All Posts, Joey Tadie, Self Care
One of the more complex, but rarely highlighted periods of personal development occurs during our transition to adulthood. You might think I am referring to that lovely phase called adolescence, but in fact our transition from “child” to...
by Erin Jacklin | Mar 10, 2017 | All Posts, Self Care
Shame and guilt are often used interchangeably in our casual conversations to describe uncomfortable feelings. Although it can be difficult to separate them, psychological research has shown they are distinct and can serve different purposes. Shame has been described...
by Katie Godfrey | Feb 24, 2017 | All Posts, Katie Godfrey, Parenting Advice
At The Catalyst Center, we greatly understand the importance of attachment, not just between child and parent but also between child and grandparents, extended family, and other loved ones. In our mobile, modern day world, we oftentimes live far away from family and...
by Kendra Doukas | Feb 17, 2017 | All Posts, Kendra Doukas, Parenting Advice
Bullying is a major issue for children and teens today. Schools have started to take a more serious approach when dealing with bullying, but even so it seems that bullying situations are not accurately identified and sometimes not addressed adequately. Other...
