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?”...
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...
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...
At The Catalyst Center, we aim to offer high quality service to our clients while also offering them a variety of treatment options. These include various forms of talk therapy, group therapy, Psychological Assessment, Neurofeedback, and Eye Movement Desensitization...
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...
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...