Understand your Teen’s Wild Decisions

If you have been around a teen for more than an hour you will start to realize teens make decisions in the world differently than adults. Many parents have wondered if their teen is thinking at all sometimes. What research shows is that your teen is thinking, but just with … Read More

What we’re thankful for….the just for fun edition!

We thought it would be fun to put together a list of things that we are thankful for. It’s an exercise we often suggest to clients to broaden their view point, and help hold onto the good things in their life. We put a spin on it this time though … Read More

Thanksgiving: For the Single Person

Imagine a large dining room table full of food, family, and maybe an animal or two trying to locate the best time to attack the turkey that is sitting way too close to the edge. One would think that this scenario is what most people will experience this Thanksgiving. However; … Read More

On Being Thankful

Recently I was ordering at a drive through window and the server responded politely with a phrase of thanks, her inflection of the words, however, left me thinking she had simply been trained to state the words in a perfunctory manner.  It got me thinking about being truly thankful.  I … Read More

Gottman’s Marriage Tips 101

Since 1973, Dr. John Gottman has studied what he calls the “masters and disasters” of marriage. Ordinary people from the general public took part in long-term studies, and Dr. Gottman learned what makes marriages fail, what makes them succeed, and what can make marriages a source of great meaning. By … Read More

Is Your Child Stressed? Part 3

(This is the third in a 4 part blog series…) Today we will continue our Blog Series on Recognizing the Signs of Childhood Stress .  We are focusing on how you can help your child cope with their stress. Here are some practical ways for you and your child to … Read More

When does drinking become a problem?

For many people, drinking alcohol is nothing more than a pleasant way to relax. However, people with alcohol use disorders drink to excess, endangering both themselves and others. This question-and-answer fact sheet explains alcohol problems and how psychologists can help people recover. For most adults, moderate alcohol use–no more than … Read More

When should someone seek help?

Individuals often hide their drinking or deny they have a problem. How can you tell if you or someone you know is in trouble? Signs of a possible problem include having friends or relatives express concern, being annoyed when people criticize your drinking, feeling guilty about your drinking and thinking … Read More

What’s in a Kiss?

What’s in a kiss? Hopefully, it’s passion. An embrace can mean certain things to people, most assuredly. However, usually it’s given as a sign of affection, but without the strength and enthusiasm behind a deep and emotional kiss. A look, a glance or even a stare can create desire within … Read More

Is Your Child Stressed? Part 2

(This is the second blog in a 4 part series…) We are continuing our Childhood Stress series.  Today we will focus on Children who hold their stress in as well as children who express their stress outwardly. Helping Children Who Hold Feelings In If your child tries extra hard to … Read More