Why Is My Tween So Angry? How to Respond Without Losing Your Cool
Door-slamming, backtalk and sudden anger can leave parents wondering what happened to their sweet child. Learn what may be driving your tween’s behavior and four skills that can help you respond calmly and consistently.
Is That Thought Really True? Five Questions to Challenge Anxious Thinking
One negative thought can change your entire day—but is that thought completely true? Learn five practical questions that can help you challenge anxious thinking and respond with greater clarity and peace.
You’re Listening—So Why Doesn’t Your Partner Feel Heard?
You may be listening carefully, but your partner can still walk away feeling misunderstood. Discover eight common roadblocks to validation and practical habits that can help couples communicate with greater understanding.
The Overlooked Pillar of Wellness: Why Meaningful Connection Matters
Meaningful connection supports emotional and physical wellness. Learn why relationships matter and discover simple ways to feel more connected.
School's Back, but Your Child Is Still Struggling? Here's How to Help
We are officially two to three weeks into the new school year. The initial first-day excitement has settled, and the reality of the daily routine has set in. Early alarms, packing lunches, rushing out the door, and braving the morning traffic- it is a lot for any family to handle!
Stuck in Survival Mode? How to Feel Safe, Calm, and Present Again
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from living through years of uncertainty.
For many of us, adulthood has unfolded against a backdrop of economic instability, rising unemployment, a rising cost of living, and a job market that can feel harder to navigate than ever. Money doesn't seem to go as far as it once did. The things we were told would signify stability, such as owning a home, having a secure career, building savings, and feeling confident about the future, can all feel increasingly out of reach.
Why Your Partner Doesn't Feel Heard (And How to Change That)
In working with couples, I have found one concept that is often unknown or misunderstood: validation.
During conflict, we need to slow things down long enough to validate our partner’s point of view. The good news is that validation is a skill we can learn and practice until it becomes more natural and, eventually, second nature.
Co-Parenting After Divorce: How to Communicate With Your Ex
Your marriage ended. Your parenting relationship didn't.
When children are involved, divorce doesn't mean you can simply walk away from your former spouse. There will still be school events, holidays, birthdays, medical decisions, schedules, and countless everyday parenting conversations.
And when the divorce was painful, communicating with your ex can feel incredibly difficult.
You don't have to become friends. You don't have to agree on everything. But learning to communicate respectfully, establish healthy boundaries, and keep your children out of adult conflict can make a meaningful difference in their lives.
The goal isn't to have a perfect relationship with your ex. It's to build a healthier parenting relationship for your children.
Why Am I So Tired? When Rest Isn’t What You Really Need
Getting enough sleep—but still feel completely exhausted?
Sometimes being tired isn't about needing another hour of sleep. Stress, emotional exhaustion, relationship demands, constant stimulation, and trying to do too much can leave you feeling drained even when you've had time to rest.
So instead of asking, “How can I get more rest?” try asking:
“What is draining me?”
Your body, your mind, your relationships, your schedule, and even your spiritual life can all affect how much energy you have.
Sometimes feeling better doesn't mean adding another self-care activity to your already-full day. It may mean saying no, setting a boundary, asking for help, or simply giving yourself permission to stop doing so much.
Art Therapy for Children With Anxiety and Depression: Understanding What Their Art May Reveal
What can a child’s artwork tell you about how they’re feeling? 🎨
Children don’t always have the words to explain anxiety, sadness, stress, or what’s happening at home or school. Through art therapy, drawing can become another way for children to communicate and explore emotions in a safe, supportive environment.
A drawing isn’t a diagnosis—but when explored with a trained therapist and considered alongside a child’s behavior, emotions, and experiences, it can provide meaningful insight into their inner world.
The Anxiety-Avoidance Cycle: Why Avoiding Anxiety Makes It Worse
Avoiding what makes us anxious can feel like relief—but that relief may be temporary. Learn how avoidance can reinforce anxiety and keep the cycle going.
Stop Having the Same Argument: Healthy Conflict Resolution for Couples
Every couple argues. Conflict is a normal part of any healthy relationship. What matters most isn’t whether you disagree—it’s how you handle those disagreements.
Learning healthy ways to manage conflict can feel overwhelming for anyone who has never learned to do so. Experiencing conflict can become an opportunity to understand one another, strengthen trust, and grow closer when it’s handled with respect and care.