by Allison Kalivas | Jul 26, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
The nervous system or automatic nervous system (ANS) and cortisol are closely related to regulating our body’s response to stress. The nervous system coordinates and controls all of the body’s functions, including its response to stress. Without getting...
by Allison Kalivas | May 16, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Healthy Relationships
Couples facing chronic illness can sometimes get into a negative interaction cycle that further strains their relationship. This cycle can be described as follows: The stress of chronic illness: The chronic illness of one partner can create significant stress for both...
by Allison Kalivas | May 11, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Healthy Relationships
Couples therapy can provide significant support for caregivers in a marriage. Caring for a spouse with a chronic illness or disability can be a challenging and exhausting experience, and it can take a toll on the caregiver’s physical and emotional well-being....
by Allison Kalivas | May 4, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Healthy Relationships
Couples therapy can be an incredibly valuable resource for couples facing chronic illness. Chronic illness can significantly strain any relationship, and couples may struggle to cope with the physical, emotional, and practical challenges that come with such an...
by Allison Kalivas | Apr 5, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Eating Disorder Recovery, Neurofeedback
Given the complexity of eating disorders, we believe an integrative and holistic approach is necessary for sustainable recovery. While therapy and nutrition support are crucial elements of a person’s eating disorder recovery journey, additional evidence-based...
by Allison Kalivas | Mar 16, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Demystifying Therapy, Healthy Relationships
Couples therapy can be beneficial in cases of severe trust breaches, such as infidelity or deception. As a client, it’s important to understand how couples therapy can help you and your partner address these issues and work toward healing your relationship....