Am I Codependent?

Am I Codependent?

Codependence is one of those thangs that doesn’t seem to be all that bad. In fact, people who exhibit codependent traits and characteristics are often well-liked ordinary functional members of society. Things could be a lot worse, right? What is Codependence? Becoming...
Is Child Therapy Effective?

Is Child Therapy Effective?

If your child is struggling with behavioral issues or has experienced a recent trauma or loss, early therapeutic intervention is one of the best ways to help them cope. Countless studies show how incredibly devastating unresolved childhood trauma can be, and how it...
How to Manage Stress and Anxiety

How to Manage Stress and Anxiety

The past few years have been a lot. The uncertainty. Inflation. Politics. That underlying thought of, what’s next?  Balancing all of that, PLUS daily life. Let’s just say, if you searched “how to handle stress,” or “how to stop a panic attack,” you’re definitely not...
Teen Mental Health: How to Know When Your Teen Needs Help

Teen Mental Health: How to Know When Your Teen Needs Help

Here’s something you’ve said or thought, probably more than once:  I’m so glad I’m not a teenager in today’s world—I’m so glad social media wasn’t around when I was a teen! Yet, if you’re a parent of a teen you likely still feel some of what they’re feeling—plus an...
How Childhood Trauma Affects Adults

How Childhood Trauma Affects Adults

Kids don’t have a choice. They can’t simply pack up their belongings and leave a horrible situation. And rather than see the trauma or abuse for what it is, many adjust their inner world to try and explain it away, dismiss it, or make it “ok.” Studies show that if...
Why Authenticity is Important in a Relationship

Why Authenticity is Important in a Relationship

Is being an adult basically just trying to undo the damage that occurred during childhood—that and a hefty dose of never-ending paperwork?  Maybe. Childhood is a confusing maze of trying to please adults while also trying to fit in with peers. From an early age,...