by Allison Kalivas | Aug 24, 2021 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Healthy Relationships
Let’s take a minute to note the importance of couples work. Relationship distress can contribute to a decline in physical health and a weakening in mental health for those in the relationship. Virtual couples therapy can be a powerful method for couples to...
by Allison Kalivas | Jun 28, 2021 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas
The complexities of parenting continually change as your child enters into different developmental stages, especially when your child has the added component of struggling with an eating disorder. First, it is important to recognize the eating behavior and to...
by Allison Kalivas | Jun 22, 2021 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas
‘Poor body image.’ ‘Body Positivity.’ ‘Body neutrality.’ ‘Body image dissatisfaction.’ These days we are constantly being bombarded with all kinds of messages and terminology related to our bodies and how we view them. This can be confusing and might even lead a...
by Allison Kalivas | Jun 11, 2021 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas
Facing a terminal illness can be challenging for the individual with the diagnosis as well as their family members and friends. Though it is not easy, there are coping strategies and techniques that can help during this time: Music for symptom management, such as pain...
by Jenn Kloewer | Jun 2, 2021 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships
Often when working with couples, I use EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), alongside other interventions, to aid those dealing with a terminal illness in their relationship. A terminal diagnosis is an incredible stressor that can profoundly affect a relationship. This...
by Allison Kalivas | May 24, 2021 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas
The term ‘emotional eating’ is pervasive in our current culture. It can also feel very vague! Simply put, emotional eating is defined as eating for reasons other than physical hunger. It’s important to recognize that emotional eating isn’t necessarily a negative...
