Here is a list of ways to help manage grief during the holidays- a time that may be particularly hard when dealing with the loss of a loved one.
ABC’s of the Holiday Season
As we approach the holiday season, keep these simple ABC’s in mind to help your family to get the most out of it!
Fear and Our View of the Future
How does fear affect our view of the future? Now is the time to find your voice, your priorities, and line them up with your life values.
Becoming Comfortable With Fear
Confronting fear eventually requires us to learn to be comfortable with the discomfort that it ultimately brings us.
30 Day Self-Care Challenge
I believe self-care involves stepping into holistic wellness, noting habits and choices that build us up, give us energy, and help us participate in our lives well.
Parents Don’t Have to Have All the Answers
It can be a humbling moment for a prideful parent to admit that he doesn’t have an answer for his children’s questions. It is inevitable though.
Early Family Interactions and Your Listening Skills
We often intrinsically know whether we feel listened to and understood, ignored, dismissed, or misunderstood by another person. But how often do we intentionally think about our capacity to listen in relationships – whether that’s work, family, romantic, social, or spiritual – and how often do we reflect on the connection between our early family experiences and how they taught us to listen (or not)? Here are a few questions to help you explore how you have learned to listen (and what you expect from other listeners).
Building a Better Brain
Therapy is a critical element in experiencing change. But we also believe that what our clients do with their time outside of therapy will either assist with or distract from their goals. In fact, studies are showing us that certain things we do and specific changes we make can literally change the “wiring” and composition of the brain.
Laughter as a Coping Strategy
In these seasons and more broadly in general, incorporating humor as a coping strategy can bring some positive color back into daily life.
Coping Through Creativity
The feelings that often accompany depression include loneliness, apathy, and lack of motivation. Becoming lost in our thoughts and feeling stuck are common experiences for those struggling with depression. People use a variety of coping skills to manage their depression, including journaling, joining a support group, listening to music, and … Read More