Mental Health
Sexual Abuse The Richochet Effect Abuse in the Extended Family Revealed
When a long-held secret regarding sexual abuse by a member of an extended family is finally revealed, the effects can put the whole family system… Continue Reading
Seasonal Effects On Bipolar Disorder
About 10% of the population suffers from spring madness or winter blues, which has been used to describe seasonal mood changes. Now imagine having a… Continue Reading
Meet Your Need For Happiness
In most cases, when you were a child, parents and other family members made sure that you were fed and clothed, enrolled in and attended… Continue Reading
Relationships What the Research Shows
World renowned relationship experts and researchers John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman have spent the past four decades studying couples from their first dates through… Continue Reading
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy a Change In Perspective
Talk therapy. “What good is that?” “How's that supposed to help me?” “There is something wrong with having to pay someone to listen to you.”… Continue Reading
Emotional Self Care
The difficulties of everyday life can often be overwhelming, even when there is no crisis happening. When a crisis does occur it takes every bit… Continue Reading
Recognizing Mental Health Symptoms In Teenagers
Adolescence can be a challenging time for many teens and their loved ones as they try to successfully navigate the many developmental changes that occur… Continue Reading
Spring Cleaning Getting Out Of the Trauma Trap
Many of us are cleaning out our garages, closets, and basements, getting rid of the clutter and buildup of items that are no longer useful… Continue Reading
Coping With Grief
Grief is a natural part of human experience. Grief is a loss and it can be minor or major, and everyone experiences it differently. What… Continue Reading
Your Teenager Wants You To Know This
I have had the opportunity and the privilege to work with hundreds of teenagers in over two decades in the field of mental health. I… Continue Reading
