Three Ways for Parents to Put Their Marriage First Author: Alexa Ashworth - MFT, Intern Throughout quarantine and the continued limitations of summer kids’ camps, school activities, sports, daycares, and planned vacations parents are struggling to carve out time to be with one another. Making the decision to have children already changes the dynamics [...]
Improve Communication in Your Relationship with These Four Strategies Author: Jaime Grainger - MFT, Intern The 4 Horsemen, how are they affecting your relationship? While every couple experiences conflict at some point, too much conflict can lead to feelings of distress and despair. If you are feeling like your partnership has taken a turn [...]
Managing Your Families Emotions Author: Alexa Ashworth - MFT, Intern Right now, the only question that seems to be in the back of everyone’s mind is “what’s next?”. As we are receiving new updates and information around COVID19 daily, it is challenging to quiet the mind and soul. Alongside processing worldly information, we are [...]
Managing Anxiety with CBT Author: Stephanie Camins - MA, LPC How to Control Anxiety Using CBT If you are looking for a way to remain calm under high levels of stress, a way to have deep concentration when everything seems to be turning upside down or a way to get your anger under control [...]
Using the Five Love Languages Author: Alexa Ashworth - MFT, Intern , Stephanie Camins, LPC Gary Chapman, the author of The Five Love Languages, wrote this book known to millions today on how partners can become better attuned to one another. Too often people seeking out a direction for the future of their [...]
The Power of Self-Care Author: Morgan Blair - MA, Intern My partner Erik and I like to joke that when it comes to our relationship, we each have our areas of strength. I am the one who is good with money, while he has a talent for organizing – be it fitting our mountain [...]
The Challenge of Change Author: Alexa Ashworth - MFT, Intern Are you feeling stuck? Don’t know where to start? Tired of starting new things only to quit midway through? I often hear clients say, “I have been through so many challenges and heartache in my life, I do not know where to begin”. My [...]
CBT and Depression Author: Jaime Grainger - MFT, Intern Every year about 7% of the population will experience depression. Depression can often include feelings of worthlessness or guilt, experiencing hypersomnia or insomnia, fatigue, poor concentration, having a hard time making decisions, decreased motivation, and suicidal thoughts. While these symptoms can leave one feeling helpless [...]
Grief During the Holidays Author: Morgan Blair - MA, Intern Every year closes with an endless abundance of expectations. From holiday parties, to decorations, to family gatherings, to concerts, shows, shopping, gifts, donations, and so much more. It is normal to feel exhausted and overwhelmed. The holidays are a time of year where we [...]
Why Premarital Counseling? Author: Taylor Roach - MA, Intern, Stephanie Camins, LPC Are you thinking about or preparing for marriage with your partner? How ‘ready’ do each of you feel to take on this lifelong commitment? Do you know your partner’s process when it comes to disagreements? Are you aware of your own reactions [...]
