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At some point in your therapy journey, your therapist is likely to assess for protective factors that help individuals with resiliency...

We often have trouble communicating in relationships regardless of the type of relationship.  This is more so in a couple’s environment...

How well do you know your partner?  Oftentimes we say we know them but find it difficult to buy them gifts or know what to do to help...

We have officially entered what some might call the most dreadful time of year. Valentine’s Day, also commonly known as Single Awareness...

When it comes to toxic relationships, holding on instead of letting go is, more often than not, the norm. The strength that it takes to...

It’s never too early or too late to pursue marriage counseling Yes, sometimes people are going to be in counseling for more obvious...

The holidays are a time for gathering with friends and family to celebrate a special time of year. It’s a time to escape our hectic lives...

Imagine this scenario playing out with someone you care about deeply. It is the holiday season. You and your loved ones safely gather for...

There are endless amounts of boundaries, and often boundaries can be specific to each relationship and situation.  There are, however,...

You take on the blame for something that is not your fault. You feel frustration or resentment about how others treat you. You experience...

“Codependents often report that they don’t know who they are.” – Pia Mellody Author and speaker, Pia Mellody, maps out several...

How do you respond to change?  Do you embrace it with all that you have or do you avoid it at all costs?  Can I be honest with you? ...

And I also struggle. I am no stranger to fear and worry and anxiety. For years I was told things like “just trust God more” and “worry is...

But after all the figuring out a new normal, now we are opening back up.  Many of us are going back into offices, many of us are spending...

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...

Whether you are heading towards retirement, are a young person just starting out in life, or are somewhere in-between, financial...

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,...

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

DBT Skill: DEAR MAN teaches how to communicate effectively. These skills may be used to communicate wants/needs, as well as set...

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based practice which uses a holistic mind-body approach to treatment. It encompasses...