by Susan Smith | Sep 9, 2025 | All Posts, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Susan Smith
What Is Internal Family Systems (IFS)? Internal Family Systems therapy—often shortened to IFS—is a powerful, evidence-based model that views people through the lens of multiplicity. Instead of seeing ourselves as one fixed identity, IFS recognizes that we are made up...
by Allison Kalivas | Dec 7, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Anxiety & Depression, Breaking Bad Habits, Demystifying Therapy, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships
One of the most effective ways to appropriately manage holiday stress is through clear communication and setting boundaries. This can be challenging, especially when dealing with family members who may not understand or respect your needs. Here are three fundamental...
by Adrienne Long | Jan 6, 2022 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Psychiatry, Self Care
Many people struggle with good sleep hygiene and sleep habits, especially around the holidays. We tend to stay up later, watch movies closer to bedtime, eat later, drink more, and have more added stressors that may impact our sleep. But DON’T PANIC, the good news is...