Relationships
Help… I Think I May Be Codependent
The term Codependent has been around for over 40 years, and originally was applied to spouses of alcoholics. Over the years, research has shown that codependency is applied much more commonly to the general population. Melody Beattie was one of the first people who popularized the idea that everyday people are suffering from codependency. In […]
Reconnecting Hearts: How EFT Transforms Couples from Conflict to Closeness
Relationships typically do not typically fall apart because couples stop loving each other. Commonly, it is due to falling into patterns of disconnection, the same arguments, the same triggers, the same emotional distance that leaves both partners feeling unheard or unseen. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is designed to help with this issue. What is EFT, […]
Love Maps: 25 Questions to Ask Your Partner to Strengthen Your Connection
After a long time in a relationship, it can be easy to assume you know everything there is to know about your partner. We often stop taking the time to update our understanding of who they are, what matters to them, and how their hopes and dreams may have changed. At the same time, many […]
Tips for Blending Families
You’ve healed, met the love of your life and are hopeful this time around they are “the one”. Now what? You have kids from your previous relationship and are excited to blend your family with your new love’s family. From the surface this seems like an easy task, but soon you are greeted with challenges. […]
Real-Life Monsters
October is mostly associated with spooky ghosts, scary skeletons, and excesses of candy the likes of Willy Wonka have never seen. However, October is also domestic violence awareness month, which shines a light on the real-life monsters that exist in all shapes and forms. These monsters are more common than you may think with domestic […]
Supporting A Loved One
We’re living in a time, in which mental health struggles are at an all-time high. Mental health disorders and experiences occur throughout all socioeconomic ranges, races, and ages. Even if you yourself aren’t personally experiencing a mental health-related struggle, you more than likely know someone personally who is experiencing mental health challenges. It can be […]
Deepening Your Relationship – Part 2
It is surprising how a couple can go from a loving, respectful, deep connection with their partner to living like two strangers in the same house. Is this what has happened in your relationship? Do you want to have a deeper connection with your partner? If you missed Part 1 of the series, you can […]
Parenting and the Pandemic
Attention all parents! Feeling stressed during this difficult time? Parenting is hard enough, without a pandemic. The struggle is real! You are not alone. Here are 5 things to consider that will keep you on the path to a healthier, happier experience as you journey through this time filled with the stressors of Covid-19. Don’t […]
Social Support
How Important is it to Your Overall Health and Wellbeing? Social support can be described as the physical and emotional comfort we receive through social ties to others, such as family, friends, co-workers, etc. It’s the love and acceptance we feel from belonging to a community of people who care about us. Social support is […]