Adolescence can often feel like an uphill journey, both for the child blossoming into adulthood and for the parents seeking to guide them.  As a psychotherapist specializing in teen mental health and parenting strategies, I’ve witnessed and navigated these choppy waters. It’s possible to build a bridge of trust and open communication with your teen, […]

If you’ve recently lost someone or something, you may be going through the grieving process. Below, we explain what grief is and how long the grieving process can be expected to take. We also offer some tips on how to cope with loss. What Is Grief? The emotional pain that you feel after a loss […]

The Power of Attachment 🌟 In the intricate tapestry of human relationships, understanding your partner’s attachment style can be a transformative experience. This knowledge is not just academic; it has real-world applications that can significantly improve the quality of your relationship. 🗺️❤️ If you’ve ever found yourself bewildered by your partner’s actions, or if you’ve […]

Are you struggling to stay motivated and achieve your goals? You’re not alone. Even when we want a result so bad that we can taste it, it can be hard to keep ourselves going toward new habits that feel hard when the comfort of the familiar is so available.   Motivational science is an entire […]

November 21st is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, an event that brings together survivors of suicide to share their experiences and offer hope and encouragement to others.  Loss is never easy, but losing a loved one to suicide is particularly painful. Sadly, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that roughly 800,000 people die from […]

When most people think back to their childhood, they likely recall many memories that involve their parents, as our parents are often the ones who help us develop our sense of self and provide the resources that allow us to have these memories. Our parents also provide the basic needs that help us to survive, […]

One of the most devastating experiences we must endure in life is grieving the loss of a loved one. Although we have the knowledge that everyone will eventually die, and we logically understand the finality of death, no amount of information can prepare us for the devastation of the actual experience. Losing someone we love […]

Grieving for a loved one is very possibly the hardest thing you’ll ever have to do. Understand that it will take time and effort to heal, but you will heal if that is what you want. (Holding onto the past and your anguish is an option, but I certainly wouldn’t recommend it.) While time will be the […]

You’re getting sleepy… very sleepy… …and when you wake up you will cluck like a chicken. This is what many people think of when they think of hypnosis. But hypnosis is much more than a funny party trick. Hypnotherapy has been used for centuries. In fact, in ancient times priests and shamans used altered stated […]

As we head into summer, many people are already getting their backyards and patios ready for big family BBQs and holiday get-togethers. Summer is definitely a time for relaxing and having some fun with the people you love most. But the summer holiday get-togethers can be extremely hard to handle when you are grieving the […]