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"Never stop learning; for when we stop learning, we stop growing."
Jack Hewman

Differentiating Between Normal Grieving and Prolonged Grief Syndrome

Trauma Therapy / By

Everyone will experience grief at least once in their lives. We often associate grief with death. But it can occur when you experience any kind of loss. That might include losing your job, going through a divorce, or even missing out on the “normalcy” of life. Many people began to grieve during the COVID-19 pandemic for that reason. 

Grieving a loss is normal. Working through your stages of grief is healthy, as it lets you move forward into the next chapter of life.

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How to Recognize and Address Depression in Kids

Play Therapy / By

Childhood depression is very real and not something to be taken lightly or glossed over. Don’t assume that your child could never experience depression. That kind of false assumption could blind you to the signs and symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored. 

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at how you can recognize depression in kids, and what you should do to address it.

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Family Dynamics: The Crucial Role of Communication in Strengthening Familial Relationships

Family Therapy / By

When communication is weak within your family dynamics, it opens the door to uncertainty, confusion, assumptions, and even hurt. o, what can you do to improve familial communication? How can you strengthen your relationship with your family members by opening up and expecting the same in return?

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Understanding an Avoidant Partner: What Fuels Their Lack of Communication?

Couples Counseling / By

Does it feel like pulling teeth to get your partner to open up, or even have a meaningful conversation? Maybe they never feel fully present or invested, or they might always give vague answers instead of being clear about what they want.
Needless to say, having an avoidant partner can be frustrating, and even hurtful. But, chances are, they aren’t “avoiding” you because of anything you’ve done. Some people are more avoidant for a reason. Getting to the root cause can be the key to understanding their behaviors and their lack of communication.

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What Is Trauma’s Influence on Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood?

Trauma Therapy / By

No one wants to think about trauma in childhood. Kids deserve to live safe, healthy, happy lives with those charged with caring for them.

Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Childhood trauma is very real and more common than most people think. It can be physical or emotional, and lead to lifelong consequences.

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Communication and Boundaries: Essentials of Consensual Non-Monogamous Relationships

Couples Counseling / By

Non-monogamous relationships are becoming more popular and accepted across the country. It’s estimated that between 3-7% of people in North America are in non-monogamous relationships, and even more have expressed an interest in them. This lifestyle can absolutely work for everyone involved — if you’re all on the same page.

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