The Impact of Seeking Therapy When You or a Loved One is Struggling with Addiction.
Sarah Mixson , M.S.W.
There are many misconceptions around addiction that often prevent individuals in active addiction from reaching out. There is a fear of judgement from others as well as navigating stigma around seeking treatment. As a therapist who has previously worked...
How to Talk to Your Teen – Part 3
Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.
So far this year, we have been looking at tips on how to talk to our teenagers and how to make 2025 “The Year of Communication.” In Part 1, we looked at avoiding lecturing, active listening, and validation instead...
The Second Arrow: Self-Compassion in Grief
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
When you hear the word “grief,” what emotions come to mind? We typically tend to associate grief with the sadness of losing a loved one. What’s often less visible are the many other emotions that accompany grief, some of...
Chronic Pain Series: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain
Alyssa Kiss , M.A.
Experiencing chronic pain can make it tough to know how to approach therapy. With so many options, it can feel overwhelming to figure out what might be most helpful. In this blog, I explore one specific approach that can...
Winning Your Wife Back: Three Ways to Rebuild Connection with Confidence
Jason Howard , M.A.
If your marriage feels like it’s slipping or slipping away, your instinct might be to try harder —buy flowers, do more around the house, say “yes” to everything she asks. But the hard truth? Overcompensating with niceness can actually...
Tame the Sunday Scaries. Start the Week with Confidence.
Jason Howard , M.A.
We’ve all been there: It’s Sunday afternoon, the weekend is slipping away, and that creeping sense of dread starts forming a little pit in the bottom of your stomach. Welcome to the “Sunday Scaries”— that special blend of pre-work...
What is Play Therapy and is it Right for My Child?
Haley Aguero , M.A.
“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” -Plato Child-centered play therapy (CCPT) is the oldest and most researched therapy for children. Children are at a different developmental age...
How to Talk to Your Teen – Part 2
Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.
In part 1 of “How to Talk to Your Teen,” I mentioned that I have a teenager and I am trying to figure out how to communicate well with him as the dynamics of his needs change. I mentioned...
Talking Tips for Teens 1
Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.
So far in 2025, I have been giving parents some tips on how to talk to their teens. I mentioned that I now have a teenager and that communication changes as our kids age. I want to help parents...