How To Make Virtual Therapy Work For You
I am a huge supporter of increasing human connection. And that is why I recommend online therapy for many clients who are struggling to get started with counseling services. I think ideally we should find ourselves face-to-face with other humans that support and believe in us, but even an online interaction with a counselor could […]
How Overcoming Fear Of Conflict Can Reduce Isolation
Maybe you don’t feel isolated. Perhaps you just wonder why friendships seem to be so much work and why it’s easier to find an online date than a true friend. I can’t deny that echoes many conversations I have had recently, validating how we all feel a little disconnected and frustrated with modern friendship. What […]
A Parent’s Guide to Bullying
Most adults can think of a time, either in childhood or even at work, where they have experienced bullying. It’s a disorienting feeling to experience hostility or verbal aggression at any age. Parenting a child who is a victim of bullying can be an emotional and complex task. Here is a quick-guide to the top […]
Are electronics really addicting?
4 Signs you need a media fast You can always think of three things you should be doing or want to know the answer to. As with any behavioral addiction, you just can’t help it. If you have told yourself that scrolling is bringing your mood down or you know you shouldn’t look at that […]
What Your Divorce Lawyer May Not Tell You
This is a tough and personal topic for over half of us. There are so many losses that come with divorce, that the popular sentiment is to “lawyer-up” to protect the physical assets at stake during a divorce. The problem is, negotiating years of work and the future of your relationship with your child would […]
ADHD and Trauma
Can Trauma Give You ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) continues to be a bit of a mystery. While it to continues to grow in popularity, assuring an accurate diagnosis will mean more than a single conversation with your doctor. A strong family history and difficulties with traditional schooling from an early age, may be […]
Toxic Parenting Traits
Does Parenting Bring out Toxic Traits? If you are feeling guilty and confused over the emotions and responses brought up by parenting, you are not alone. Finding yourself overreacting time and again, unable to understand your child’s reactions and fighting to get through the day would wear out the best of us. After all, […]
Am I Narcissistic or Confident?
Growth-minded people are my favorite. I consider myself to be one. There is, however, a lot ofinternal conflict for people who seek the “exceptional”. We can pick up labels that aren’thelpful and over-analyze possible outcomes in effort to meet our goals. Here are three aspectsof being confident that differ from narcissistic outlook. #1 Being Assertive […]
Supporting your Teens Mental Health
As a parent, teacher or mentor for teens it can be a fine balance between getting involved and giving them their space. September is Suicide Awareness Month and it is a jaw-dropping statistic that the second leading cause of death for young adults ages 15-24 is still suicide. Clearly teens still need the presence of […]
Let’s Talk about COVID
You might be surprised, but there are a lot of us that just don’t want to talk about COVID. What is there to talk about, you ask? Can we just be done with that? As a trauma therapist I am always curious around topics that remain untouched or things that a person has difficulty talking […]