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How to Cope When You Feel Betrayed in Your Relationship with Your Partner

No relationship is perfect. Everyone has disagreements. In many cases, the arguments you have can actually end up strengthening your partnership when they’re done the right way. But, there’s a big difference between disagreements and betrayal within a relationship. Feeling betrayed by your partner, no matter what the situation may be, can take a […]

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My Child Struggles with Social Anxiety. How do I Help?

Play Therapy / By Serenity EFTC

Most people think of children as being naturally social. It’s common to see kids comfortably interacting with each other, making new friends, and accepting one another right away. But, that’s not the case for every child. Kids can experience social anxiety just as easily as adults. As a parent, it’s important to recognize the signs

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Co-Parenting Divorce: How to Navigate the Holidays After Divorce

Family Therapy / By Serenity EFTC

Getting divorced isn’t easy for anyone. Even if things ended amicably, there are situations that will never be the same if you share children with your former spouse. With the holidays around the corner, now is the time to start discussing your plans. Before now, you probably had yearly traditions that you did together with

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5 Benefits of Family Therapy

Family Therapy / By Serenity EFTC

Several different types of therapy can help families in need. The goal of family therapy is often to: Improve communication Solve problems together Learn how to express feelings/emotions Manage anger Family therapy also helps different members within the family to develop coping skills. Many aspects of it are similar to individual therapy. There are

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Why Is It Important to Maintain Healthy Relationships? 4 Key Benefits

Couples Counseling / By Serenity EFTC

None of us are trying to have unhealthy relationships purposely. But sometimes, it can be hard to know what is healthy and what is harmful. Plus, it can be tricky to recognize which areas may need improvement in your relationship. So, where can you start? When it comes to relationships, one of the essential aspects

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“How Do I Know When I Have Found The One?” -7 Signs to Watch For

Couples Counseling / By Serenity EFTC

Who doesn’t want the fairytale romance or to fall in love with someone and have it feel like a scene from a movie? Some great loves can, indeed, feel that way. But the signs that you’ve found “the one” aren’t always as apparent as you might like them to be. You probably won’t see literal

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Is Your Child Struggling with Aggression?

Play Therapy / By Serenity EFTC

As a parent, you probably understand that kids get frustrated from time to time. Younger children can have a hard time knowing how to express their feelings in healthy, effective ways. As they grow and learn, you can show them how to deal with frustration and even anger the right way. However, some children struggle

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How Life Transitions Affect Your PTSD

Trauma Therapy / By Serenity EFTC

When you’re dealing with PTSD, it can be difficult to know what might trigger a flashback or cause your symptoms to flare up. It’s not uncommon for PTSD to cause regular anxiety or make you feel like you don’t have control over your own emotions. If you’ve had the disorder for a while, you probably

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Body Image Blues

Teen Counseling / By Serenity EFTC

Body image issues are nothing new. But, they have become exacerbated in recent years thanks to social media, photo filters, and other forms of technology driving the way young girls are “supposed” to look. People, in general, tend to feel more judged than ever before. Even adults aren’t immune to experiencing low self-esteem due

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What to Do if Your Child has Social Anxiety

Play Therapy / By Serenity EFTC

When you think about social anxiety, it’s rare to think about how it might affect a child. Most people think about adults in social situations or in the workplace. But, it’s not uncommon for children to experience social anxiety and struggle with relationships. There are several potential causes for social anxiety in children. They may

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