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If you are one of the people who grew up with social media in your younger years, you are likely being reminded of some of the past...

How often do you use your phone or Google calendar to schedule meetings, appointments, hanging out with loved ones, etc? We stay on track...

A teenager I used to mentor, who for privacy purposes will be referred to as Jason, was at the time a seventeen-year-old male in a...

At this point, we’re all aware of the basics of getting enough rest: proper sleep, less screen time, more relaxation. We also know how...

What does “lazy” mean to you? I had a professor challenge me on saying the word “lazy” when I talked about my form of self-care. She...

Human connection is an energy exchange between people who are paying attention to one another. Connecting with others is more important...

Defining Burnout The simple description of burnout is when you have reached your personal limits emotionally, mentally, and physically....

Honest Communication In order for a child to understand what is happening, it’s important to be upfront and honest about their condition...

Therapy is not advice giving or telling you what to do. Your therapist is not meant to “tell you what to do” but rather serve as a guide...

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

Take Time to Be Grateful It’s easy to take the most basic things for granted if you’ve never had to do without them. If you’ve always had...

Been there? You ever wonder why it is so hard to keep New Years’ Resolutions? Have you ever been tried to hold your breath for 2 minutes...

Have you ever found yourself saying these words (or even hearing these words) in an attempt to just have your feelings understood or...

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

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...

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...

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...