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The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) explains that although eating disorders impact those in all genders, socioeconomic...

Parenting is the most challenging job there is.  No debates necessary. The stakes are high. Effective parents set out to rear productive,...

Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to have a logical thought when you get angry?  It’s almost like your brain is hijacked, and...

As promised, here is the second installment of questions you wish you could ask you therapist, but may be afraid to. Let’s jump right in:...

I remember the first time I submitted a blog for Amy Wine Counseling. It was an absolutely terrifying experience. Thoughts of “what if...

Around 2 years ago, I can remember having a conversation with a friend about how I wasn’t going to be “one of those Moms” that felt...

Self-care in a time like this is so needed. During the holidays, I constantly watch people get angry over necessary—and sometimes...

The holidays are really great. It’s an opportunity to get together with friends and family you haven’t seen in a while, indulge in some...

Is there a time of year that is more food focused than the November/December holiday season? The amount of food and diet talk that pops...

As the weather changes and temperatures drop, sometimes our moods follow suit.  Some people experience increased sadness and sluggishness...

As I sit here, taking a break from all the holiday baking I am responsible for this year, a sense of relief comes over me. This year, I...

Often times in my sessions, clients’ will ask me “What books can I be reading right now to help me with x-y-z?”   You would think that...

Earlier I wrote a blog post about adoption counseling, highlighting the approach taken by adoption competent counselors. As an adoption...

Are you the parent of a child diagnosed with ODD? Are you doing your best to parent your child with little progress?  You are not alone. ...

If you’ve had any connection with the outside world, you have probably noticed the increased attention being given to sexual harassment. ...

It’s come to my attention lately that all of us get berated daily with negative and destructive messages about ourselves. Sometimes, we...

Reasons for Self-Harm Non Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI, or self-harm) is direct and deliberate destruction of one’s own body tissue in the...

How many different parenting styles do you think a Google search can come up with?  There seems to be four styles most talked about:...

It is that time of year; the kids are bummed about going back to school, but as busy parents, we are suddenly relieved, even excited.  Is...

As much as I love our team coming together for a blog series, it saddens me that this particular set of blogs revolved around Hurricane...