by Allison Kalivas | May 21, 2024 | Allison Kalivas, Breaking Bad Habits, Demystifying Therapy, Healthy Relationships
Emotional intelligence (EI) is like having a Swiss Army knife when stranded in the emotional wilderness. It’s that all-in-one tool that helps you navigate the ups and downs of daily life, interact smoothly with others, and essentially, keep from eating your...
by Joey Tadie | May 8, 2024 | Demystifying Therapy, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Joey Tadie, Parenting Advice
Being a dad is hard. Even as many parts of fatherhood can be fulfilling, energizing, and inspiring, it’s also really hard. Dads can constantly feel like they must be “on” all the time. This ever-present sense of pressure to perform across multiple responsibilities is...
by Joey Tadie | May 3, 2024 | Breaking Bad Habits, Healthy Relationships, Joey Tadie, Self Care
Once, two lumberjacks were tasked with chopping wood for ten hours every day. One lumberjack chopped constantly throughout the ten hours and never paused or took a break. The other lumberjack chopped wood for nine hours, but every day, he also took one hour off in the...
by Dorothy Moon | Mar 20, 2024 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Dorothy Moon, Healthy Relationships
Dear potential client/individual with an avoidant attachment style, I know it wasn’t easy for you to reach out. You have worked hard your whole life to be self-sufficient not to have to rely on others, so this is a big step for you to seek therapy. It’s clear that...
by Dorothy Moon | Mar 18, 2024 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Demystifying Therapy, Dorothy Moon, Healthy Relationships
Dear potential client/individual with an anxious attachment style, I know you feel anxious about the state of your relationships (family, plutonic, and romantic). This is what brings you to therapy. You’re constantly wondering if people in your life care about you or...
by Dorothy Moon | Mar 12, 2024 | All Posts, Dorothy Moon, Healthy Relationships
In life, we often prepare for significant events: we study for exams, undergo training for jobs, and take classes to improve our skills. Yet, when it comes to relationships, many of us dive in headfirst, hoping for the best without adequate preparation. Premarital...
