January 17, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
It’s all too human to avoid the messes in our lives, literally and figuratively, when they seem too overwhelming to confront. It’s also unhealthy.
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January 16, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
The traumatic stresses that are likely to affect teens are interpersonal acts of violence, aggression or threats. This may be date rape, dating violence, bullying, harassment by a peer or adults, coercion or threats of violence, psychological and emotional blackmail and others.
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January 15, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Losing a child is an unbearable loss for any parent. But surviving children experience traumatic grief in a different way. Important guidance for children of grieving parents.
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January 14, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
One of the most common reasons for breakups, separations, and/or divorce is infidelity. Some people feel that infidelity is a deal breaker; there are no second chances; the marriage is over; no discussion needed; pack your bags and get out.
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January 13, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
When you have your own family (as opposed to the one you are born into), you may want to develop some of your own rituals and traditions with your children and family. Rituals are acts that are carried out routinely with a specific intent.
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January 12, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Living the life of an everyday hero can take a toll over time. Those who do not get relief from the stress and exhaustion are at risk for compassion fatigue.
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January 11, 2014
by Saranya Tracey, M.A.
When a couple comes in for counseling together, it usually means that they would like to find out if they can repair the relationship. For one thing, that means learning better communication.
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January 10, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
You raised your children; now it is time for your children to raise theirs. As much as you want to rant and rave, there will be no positive outcome as the result of you voicing your opinion.
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January 9, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Boundaries are our imaginary lines in the sand that separate and protect us from the many things that threaten to overtake our time, resources and well being. People tend to either have strong, firm boundaries that others recognize and respect, or loose, soft boundaries that are more easily overlooked or crossed.
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January 8, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Winter is here and with the change of the season comes an unwelcome shift in mood for almost 10% of the population in some regions of the country. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is considered a type of major depressive disorder, according to the American Psychiatric Association.
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