Emotions: the ties that bind how we learn to love
By Cara Strickland, MS, LMFT Associate Relationships are messy. They don’t always play out how we might have imagined them in our heads. Why is that? Why does one person blow up at the slightest thing while some people completely shut down, or others don’t even seem to be affected? Emotions are not simply felt […]
Children and anxiety: when to worry about their worry
By Sherry Allen, MA, LPC Intern Children worry. Feeling anxious is a natural reaction to stressful situations. Yet, that feeling can become a disorder when it interferes with a child’s ability to function and navigate through daily experiences. What Worry Level is Healthy?Crisis is unavoidable. During a crisis, a certain level of anxiety is a […]
How can I get my teen to talk to me?
Today more than ever we have to be savvy and intentional when trying to connect with our teens. The competition for their attention is overcrowded with screens, videos, social media, and tons of other superficial connections. Which gives us an opportunity to meet them where they are and cultivate real, meaningful connections. This can’t be […]