Seasonal Depression, also referred to as seasonal affective disorder or SAD, is approaching us with the start of fall! Do you notice you are sadder in the winter months? Do you experience more social withdrawal, irritability, or less enjoyment in winter? If so, is this a pattern in your life? The American Psychiatric Association explains […]
We have learned that true and influential change comes from numerous helping hands. Want to know how you can help in your teen’s journey through therapy? Here’s a few tips we have for parents that want to be more involved without overstepping boundaries. 1. You are with your teen WAY MORE than the therapist is. […]
Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) explains an alternative way to handle siblings in a conflict. The main goal of this intervention is to have your child: 1) stop telling on their sibling to promote healthy relationships, 2) teach your child accountability, and 3) manage conflict healthily. Now how do we get there? The caregiver says, […]
The goal is to feel comfortable with them. Here are some good signs the fit is present… You are able to be honest with them You feel safe with them You trust them They do not cancel sessions on you often They take and ask for feedback about how sessions are going and your preferences They […]
1. Blaming yourself for not “handling things better” … Without acknowledging all the difficulties or challenges you’re facing and the strength it takes to survive them. 2. Criticizing yourself for being too emotional or disregarding a strong feeling and feeling shame… Without checking in on your feelings, the place they come from, or noticing triggers. 3. Shaming yourself […]
Beginning therapy for the first time can come with many questions, potentially making you feel overwhelmed. Here to help with that are 5 things to expect from a first therapy session. 1. Meet your therapist The therapist-client relationship is one of the most important aspects of therapy. Determining whether client and therapist fit is a two-way street. Do you feel […]
