Talking openly about mental health with your family is not always easy. For many parents and children, these conversations feel uncomfortable or off-limits. Yet the research shows that families who create space for honest dialogue experience stronger emotional bonds and fewer conflicts. Family … [Read more...]
The Tie Between Our Social Environment and Mental Health
Have you ever thought about how your environment contributes to your mood? The relationships we maintain, communities we engage with, news we read about, and even workplace culture all influence emotional wellbeing. If we want to be better people, it’s our responsibility to surround ourselves with … [Read more...]
Coping With Grief After Losing a Marriage, Engagement, or Dating Relationship
Have you recently gone through a divorce, a broken engagement, or a breakup? The loss of a romantic relationship can be especially difficult because we spend so much time with our significant others, so a separation can impact many aspects of our lives and leave us feeling like our world has been … [Read more...]
Addressing Infidelity and Finding Hope Again Through Couples Therapy
Infidelity can cause immense pain in a relationship. The feelings of betrayal, confusion, anger, and sadness are all-consuming in the moment. For many couples, discovering or admitting infidelity shakes the very core of their relationship and may be the end of many happy (or not-so-happy) years … [Read more...]