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The Gift of Mental Health Tools for Children

You might have the misconception that therapy for children is only necessary if your child has an uncontrollable behavior problem, or has...

When Sex is Not What it Used to Be

You lie there, pretending to be asleep. He gets into bed, switches off the light. Next, He pulls the covers over him and he falls asleep...

Co-parenting Counseling

When this happens, many parents are unprepared. Most people have thought about the type of parent they hope to be, sometimes even before they...

What is CBT – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Your heart rate increases as you make your way over to your phone. Having sent the text an hour ago, you have checked it at least 10 times since....

How to Know if Your Teen Needs Therapy

It’s a challenge. Your child has morphed into a teenager, and you’re not quite sure what’s next – or even what’s normal at times. As parents, we’re...

7 Tips for Dealing with Anxiety

“I’m dying!” Your heart’s pounding, you’ve started to hyperventilate – gasping for air. You’re rushed to the emergency room. There, they diagnose it...

Why Would You Go to Premarital Counseling?

It almost seems counter intuitive, right? You’re madly in love, have found the perfect person – your soulmate! – counseling is the furthest thing...

10 Practices for Healthy Families

“I’ll never do that to my kids,” or “I grew up with nothing. My kids are going to have everything.” There are certain things we are adamant about....

Is Trauma the Culprit of Your Suffering?

It’s a beautiful sunny day. You’re relaxed, lost in a daydream as you walk your dog through your neighborhood. All of a sudden, two pit bulls come...

What to Think About Before You “Open” Your Relationship

Your partner pauses, then asks, “uh, what are your thoughts on having an open relationship?” A quick Google search cues you in. An open relationship...

Marriage Over 50 – What to Consider

You’re the best version of yourself. Maybe, you have a few (or more) regrets. But rather than ruminate over your past, you chose to learn from it...

Is Your Child at the Appropriate Developmental Phase?

It all started when she decided she didn’t want to wear her pants. She struggled, wriggled, and managed to get them to her ankles. You intervened,...

How to Talk to Your Children About War and Conflict

It’s hard enough just to keep up with the day-to-day aspects of being a parent. Between prying your kids out of bed to make sure they get to school...