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Halloween is behind us, which means we are rapidly approaching the holiday season. The season comes with so much: family gatherings,...

Just Call It is important not underestimate the power of a well-meaning phone call. Sit down this season and generate a list of missed...

The information we input has impacts on what we output. In this day and age of a pandemic, racial tension, an upcoming election, and even...

As the mother of four young children, my husband and I have spent a lot of time lately considering our options, attempting to arrive at a...

While these dystopian images may seem not far fetched for some, being in survival mode may encompass far more than just these extremes....

For many people, counseling is a new, uncomfortable, humbling experience. I get it, it’s not easy. But neither is living under the weight...

I have a friend with two elementary school-aged boys. The other day, the boys woke up and requested that their mother pack their lunches...

Unprecedented stressors The other day, the price of oil broke a historic record (and not in a good way). For the first time in history,...

For many of us, we are spending more time with our immediate family than ever before.  Sometimes inevitably more time can equal more...

As we have learned to navigate our current reality as adults, we also have the opportunity to walk our teenagers through this quarantine...

If you would like to help your child achieve mindfulness, take a look at the suggestions below to get started. Morning Mindfulness...

One thing remains clear: this is a period where navigating relationships is key; moreover, this is a period to strengthen valued...

The struggle is real!  You are not alone.  Here are 5 things to consider that will keep you on the path to a healthier, happier...

If you are like me, you cried watching Frozen and were unnecessarily excited to hear that Frozen II was available for streaming NOW!...

According to The Depression Project, this is why the coronavirus is triggering mental health issues: Triggers feelings of hopelessness,...

Dysfunctional is the “Norm” Many stepfamilies or pre-stepfamily couples discuss a certain level of guilt or shame that accompany their...

Ron’s material is completed in 8 sessions with couples and includes 7 different steps to creating a healthy step family. Ron’s 7 steps...

Being quarantined, whether self regulated or government mandated, is never fun. Since we are in Houston, we are used to hiding away for a...

Death and loss are inevitable. They’re the most sure things about life. For some reason, though, we can get weird around the topic of...

But do you ever wonder what goes on in my head at the end of the day when I go home after working with your child? Do you wonder how I...