Just Planted: 5 Aspects of Growth
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 reminds us, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” There are times in life when it feels as though we’re swimming…
Vulvovaginal Pain Disorders: Navigating the Challenges of this Hidden Pain
As the year rolls around, so does the time for your annual gynecologist visit—a visit many women approach with apprehension. For you, each internal exam brings not only physical pain…
Dealing with Grief and Loss During the Holidays
The holiday season, a time traditionally associated with joy and togetherness, can be particularly challenging for those experiencing grief and loss. Whether it's the pain of missing a loved one,…
When Your Toddler Says “No”: Tips for Navigating the Challenging Toddler Years
Ah, the captivating stage of parenting where your toddler picks up the word "no" and uses it frequently. Navigating a toddler's constant self-assertion can often drain even the most patient…
Beyond Reality: Virtual Reality Therapy
Imagine standing in an airport terminal, your heart pounding, palms sweating, every noise amplified. But you're not actually at the airport; you're in the safety of a therapist's office, wearing…
Embracing Change: Navigating Divorce and Remarriage with Children
In life's twists and turns, we sometimes face complex crossroads like divorce and remarriage. Amidst these changes, your children's well-being matters most. Let's journey together to discover how to navigate…
Mental Health for Moms: Using Social Media Well
It is becoming almost cliche to acknowledge the fact that social media can negatively affect our mental health. We all seem to feel the negativity on some level and yet…
Are You Ready for an Empty Nest?
Raising children is one of the most rewarding and challenging endeavors of our lives. As a mom myself, I understand the feelings of excitement watching them grow and develop into…
The Many Faces of Loss
When a person considers the concepts of grief and loss their thoughts may immediately turn towards death and dying. As deeply painful, traumatic, and overwhelming as that type of loss…
Self-Compassion: A Key to Thriving in Your 20’s
Emerging adulthood is a time for reflection and self-discovery, which some might expect to have already accomplished as an adolescent. But, young adults are still in the thick of navigating…