Helping Children Cope With Separation and Divorce
Going through a separation or divorce is emotional for both adults and children. Children frequently do not understand the reason or...
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Learning To Say “No”
“Sure, I’ll help you with that.” “Yes, I’ll do that for you.” “No problem at all.” “No, I don’t mind.” Does this sound familiar to you? ...
School is Back; Parents Rejoice!
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...
Hurricane Harvey: Surviving Survivor’s Guilt
“I was not built to break.” This a line from one of the last hit singles of Whitney Houston, “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength”. Sometimes...
Hurricane Harvey: Receiving Help
Hurricane Harvey has devastated the Texas coast. Specifically for me, my heart aches with my fellow Houstonians as we work to rebuild our...
Premarital Counseling: Shattering the Stigma
As a therapist, I am well aware of the stigma that comes along with seeking counseling or therapy. I think one reservation...
Boundaries: Part Two
In my most recent blog, I discussed what boundaries are and shared some examples of different types. In this blog, I would like to...
Nama-stay Away From Anxiety With Yoga
At the beginning of the year, I decided I wanted to try something new with my workout routine and I joined a yoga studio. Yoga has always...
Stable Business Practices
As you might have noticed recently, our entire office was recently challenged by our blogging queen to write a blog series on stability....
I Love My Wife, But I Still Cheated.
So, let me ask you, how do you define love? When you tell your spouse you love them, what do you actually mean? This might be the most...
I Can’t Believe You’re a Working Mom!
The struggle is real As a working mom, I will be the first to tell you that we do NOT have it easy. But let’s be real: neither do...
Money Talks
“DON’T BUY THINGS YOU CAN’T AFFORD WITH MONEY YOU DON’T HAVE TO IMPRESS PEOPLE YOU DON’T LIKE.” – DAVE RAMSEY Discussing finances can be...
Unplugging For Balance
I have toggled back and forth about what it means to have a work-life stability. In my attempts to achieve balance, I’ve come to...
Who (Self)-Cares?
What is self-care and why does it seem so complicated? What is your automatic response when you think of the term “self-care”? If it’s a...
Working Out Anxiety and Other Tips
What Does my Anxiety Look Like? Although I look fairly confident on the outside, I tend to struggle with anxiety pretty heavily. So, when...
It’s Time to Take Care Of You!
I knew from the day I got married that I would never be a stay at home mom. All the odds were against me: type A, busy body, planning...
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
Rest and care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot...
Improving Mental Health in the New Year
New Years Resolution: Improving Mental Health Three Obstacles to Improving Mental Health in 2017 Stigma of Counseling If I had a dime for...
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