As a parent, you might notice a lot more irritability, defiance, or meltdowns with your tween, which can be really disruptive. In dealing with that disruption, and everything that triggers for everyone else in your house, it’s hard to remember that those mood swings and that attitude might actually be masking anxiety, depression, or...
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When Confidence Starts to Dip: How to Help Your Child Navigate Self-Esteem Changes in Late Elementary and Middle School
If you notice your child suddenly self-conscious, saying “I’m not good at anything,” and comparing themselves to their friends, this might seem out of character and concerning. You should know this is not a failure in parenting, it’s actually a common developmental stage. That doesn’t mean it’s easy to watch, but there are things...
Going to Family Therapy with My Parents as an Adult: What to Expect
Attending family therapy with your parents as an adult can bring up a lot of emotions, so let’s get into what you can expect....
When Do I Cut Ties with My Family and When Do I Just Need To Have Hard Conversations
Family relationships can be some of the most meaningful and complicated connections we have. They shape us and support us, but sometimes they hurt us. When there is conflict or tension, it’s natural to consider cutting ties with your family, but that’s not always necessary. So let’s talk about some factors that can play...
When a Woman is the Breadwinner: 3 relationship tips
When you are in a relationship, it’s important for your partnership to remain healthy and balanced, no matter who brings home the most money. But due to societal expectations, it can be more of a challenge if the woman in the relationship is the breadwinner. Let’s discuss three things that can help you navigate...
Should ChatGPT Be Your Therapist?
ChatGPT can be a helpful tool for basic emotional support when you need a quick response, but it is not a good long term substitute for professional therapy…even though Chat’s answers are sometimes surprisingly insightful. Let’s talk about the benefits of talking with ChatGPT and the problems and/or risks. Benefits If you experience...
What Communication Issues in a Relationship Actually Are
Couples come to us saying they want to work on their communication issues. But most of the time, couples actually agree. Or actually can understand each other. So what’s the problem? It’s actually that you guys are saying the same thing, but in two different languages, from different lenses. It’s just you don’t realize...
Perfectionism + IVF; Are you falling into the trap?
If you’re on a fertility journey and you’ve embarked on IVF, chances for perfectionism to show up are abundant. If you’re doing IVF, you know that your mental health and your stress levels are important. AND, you also have likely read so many social media posts, books, threads in support groups or on...
A Therapist’s Advice for Kids Sleepovers
Summer is in full swing and sleepovers can become a big topic for families. So let’s talk about some things to consider before sending your kid on a sleepover, what to consider if you don’t, or they have challenges around sleepovers. Sleepovers can be beneficial for kids and we know they can bring up...
3 Dos and Don’t for Supporting Your Child in Therapy
Your approach to your child’s therapy has a significant impact on the success of the outcome of your investment in therapy. Let’s talk about a few ways you can really amplify that investment and ways that you might inadvertently diminish the investment. Let’s start with what will support your investment… Do #1 – Establish...
