Transitions
There are times in our lives when we feel as though we are in a period of transition, shifting from one place to another. Waiting for the movement of transitioning to cease and to be at a point where...
Practice Gratitude to Protect Marriage
The guaranteed stresses of life cause high emotional intensity between marriage partners that often lead to hurtful exchanges. These hurtful exchanges can, unfortunately, lead to a gridlock of anger and disconnection. So, how do marriages last and thrive when...
5 Tips for Improving Your Child’s Sleep Hygiene
It’s common knowledge that children need plenty of sleep. Depending on their age, most children need anywhere between 9 and 13 hours of sleep in order to be at their best. While children sleep, their brains are actively sorting...
A Simple Fix to a Bad Day
Have you ever had one of those days where everything goes wrong? Or maybe you feel irritable for unknown reasons and you can’t shake the feeling. Marsha Linehan, the founder of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and her team created a...
You Are Enough
Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.
“You are enough” is one of my most loved and most hated phrases. On the one hand, it can be very assuring. It can be the phrase that keeps you from comparing yourself to other people, especially unrealistic images...
Managing Your Body Image during Swimsuit Season
As spring break and summer nears, you may feel a little bit of body anxiety or insecurities creeping up. We have all heard phrases such as, “It’s swimsuit season, I need to diet” or “I need to work on...
Surviving Your Partner’s Depression
If your partner is suffering from depression, you may be feeling helpless, overwhelmed, frustrated and confused. Trying to help may have left you feeling rejected, ignored or alone. Your depressed partner needs love and support, but you alone cannot...
The Art of Skill Building
Before becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor, I spent some time working as a behavior aid at school specifically for students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. One of the lessons that stuck with me from that experience is that...
10 Quotes That Give My Mind (and Mood) A Boost
Just like tiny particles of pollen that impair our physical health each spring, one intrusive thought can undermine our mental health no matter the season. A negative thought or judgment can leave our mind a little fuzzy and have...
Changes and Transitions Happen Faster than We Want!
Let’s face it, children are always growing up too fast and going through different points of transition that may be harder than others. Sometimes during different times of change it can cause anxiety or sadness for kids because they...