Do you fight dirty in your relationship?

Do you fight dirty in your relationship?

Fighting in relationships is inevitable and, actually, important. The couples I worry about most are the ones that don’t fight. Because it means it’s harder to get to what’s really going on. Fighting can be what comes before a new level of intimacy, a step 

How Do You Know When You Need A Break From Social Media?

How Do You Know When You Need A Break From Social Media?

A lot of parents bring up phone time and social media use as concerns in sessions. We thought we’d take a minute to talk about this because it’s important for teens, but also for you as adults. Social media and screen time are here to 

I know Fight or Flight, But What is A “Fawn” Trauma Response?

I know Fight or Flight, But What is A “Fawn” Trauma Response?

There’s a lot more information about trauma out there on social media now, which is great because it elevates collective awareness around trauma and how it impacts our daily lives.  You’ve probably heard of flight or flight as responses to trauma triggers, but you may 

3 Reasons Boundaries with Yourself Matter

3 Reasons Boundaries with Yourself Matter

There’s a lot of conversation around holding boundaries with people in our life.  But how about with ourselves?  If we are putting an  emphasis on something like boundaries  in a relationship, we also want to check in on what we are doing around that very 

When You are Taking in Too Much Feedback + How to Fix That 

When You are Taking in Too Much Feedback + How to Fix That 

People who tend to blame themselves when something goes wrong or when something is challenging, oftentimes take in too much feedback.  As we discussed in our last blog, it’s important to be open to feedback (especially during therapy) and really try to see yourself in 

3 Ways To Support Healthy Screen Time Habits for Your Kids

3 Ways To Support Healthy Screen Time Habits for Your Kids

Too much screen time is a common concern among parents and it’s a question that comes up frequently in therapy sessions.  So we wanted to share some helpful information with you about it here. Some common fears that parents have is that screen time will 

How Does Screen Time Impact Your Mental Health?

How Does Screen Time Impact Your Mental Health?

In today’s society lots of activities, both business and pleasure, involve a screen.  It’s important to understand the impact of too much screen time and to consider ways to manage it wisely.   Did you know that looking at a screen all day can impact your 

How Do You Know When To Push Through vs. Let Go?

How Do You Know When To Push Through vs. Let Go?

This question comes up a lot.  And for good reason. For parents, it can come up around whether to mandate that a child follow through with something like a sports commitment.  For adults, it can come up around whether to stay at a demanding job 

How Is It “Not Personal” When There Is A Difficult  Interaction Between Two People?

How Is It “Not Personal” When There Is A Difficult Interaction Between Two People?

This comes up a lot. I get that it is confusing. How can an interaction between two people not be personal? Meaning, how can you not take what someone does or says personally??? Well, it FEELS personal. Of course. The things is, most of what 

What Have You Found Out About Yourself and Your Life During COVID-19?

What Have You Found Out About Yourself and Your Life During COVID-19?

We’ve all been through some significant life adjustments in the months of quarantine. Some of them difficult to assimilate. And, there might be a couple that you found might suit you. No matter where you are in your stance toward the pandemic, the reality is