THE BLOG
Here is an experiment for you: The next time you are experiencing interpersonal conflict, try something different. Look for something that you can validate and speak those words aloud. “It makes sense that you feel…….”
Are you unsure about what to expect in the therapy process? Are you uncertain how to get started? Therapist, Beth Dean, answers questions many people have about the process and offers tips to get the most out of the therapeutic relationship.
Have you ever known something was wrong in your life? The signs are there: anger, emptiness, and withdrawal from relationships. Maybe you notice ever-present anxiety, jealousy, or substance abuse. You ruminate on past events or seek to control everything and everyone around you. You can see the "swelling."
Understanding sexual desire in women can be a mystery. Couple’s therapist, Denise Rhew, unpacks issues associated with women’s desire and gives us some tips on how to rekindle passion in your relationship.
While we might want to give and receive unconditional love, the “unconditional” part often comes with many conditions, including expectations and disappointment. We cannot take a magic pill for this to happen: connected couples work on their relationship to keep it strong. Anyone can experience this kind of deep connection, as long as they are willing to work for it.
Has someone told you that you have a problem with alcohol? Are you wondering if your drinking has become a problem? Are you struggling to know how much alcohol is too much? Therapist, Beth Dean, specializes in problematic substance use and offers some wise and practical tips to help you determine if alcohol has become a problem in your life.
Feeling overstimulated and overwhelmed during this pandemic? Therapist, Nancy Cofran, offers some practical tips to find peace and quiet during the pandemic.
Suicide is the number one fear of friends and family when a loved one is suffering. The good news is that there is help! Family therapist, Denise Rhew, highlights warning signs of suicidal behavior and provides resources for the prevention of suicide.
Feeling lonely during this time of isolation? Therapist, Nancy Cofran, offer practical tips on how to reach out for connection.
Throughout this pandemic, we have a crisis on our hands that is rarely acknowledged and addressed. As a therapist in private practice, one of my specialties is working with people in helping and healing professions: doctors, pastors, nurses, therapists, social workers, educators, and advocacy leaders in these fields.