Family Therapy

It often feels like healthy communication is one of the first things to go when you’re feeling stressed. As a parent, there is so much on your plate. Work, schooling, activities, household tasks, meals, errands, and more pile on top of each other day after day. As they all vie for your attention, you can […]

Alcohol abuse is a challenging problem for anyone dealing with it. It can lead to physical concerns, issues with work, relationship struggles, and behavioral issues. When someone is struggling with alcohol abuse, they aren’t the only ones involved. Millions of families worldwide also have to handle the effects of alcohol abuse when someone they love

To say we are living in an uncertain time would be an understatement. People deal with stress regularly — but the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated tension for almost everyone in various ways. Maybe you or your spouse lost their job. Or perhaps you’re getting used to working from home. Maybe someone in your family has

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, many of us thought we would deal with a “lockdown” for a few weeks, and life would return to normal. Looking back now, that idea seems laughable. Case numbers continue to spike across the country, and restrictions are still in place all over. Even though there is a light

Having family dinner together every night might sound like some outdated cliche or something they only do on television. However, it’s more important than most people realize. People are busy nowadays. Plus, with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might already feel like you’re spending too much time together. You might think any extra

There’s no denying this holiday season will probably be different for most people. You may have already canceled certain plans, or you’re expecting a smaller get-together than you usually have. The stress and uncertainty the pandemic has caused has been hard on everyone in different ways. While the holidays can typically be a time of

The holiday season is meant to be a time of togetherness. Even though things might look a little different this year, most people are still trying to find ways to stay connected. But the holidays can also be a time of stress. If you don’t set boundaries for your extended family, you might rush around,

Everyone has those moments when you go home to visit family, and it doesn’t go well. Sometimes, they flat out disappoint you. Of course, there’s your one uncle whom everyone smiles and rolls their eyes as he talks about how taxes are too high. But what happens when your family disappoints you on a personal level. Maybe

States are reopening, but there’s no denying the impact that COVID-19 has had on our country and the world.  Even though things are slowly going back to “normal” (or a new normal),  many events throughout the summer have been canceled. Several governors are still encouraging people to wear masks and practice social distancing.  For months

It’s not uncommon for families to assume that “everyone has issues.” Perhaps you argue with your family members differently than you do with others. Or, you might think that your issues are the same as in any other  family.  One or more people within your family unit might be struggling severely. It also might feel