In child welfare and high-conflict divorce cases, a child can become distant from one or both parents.  The child may not be in the parents' care due to being placed in foster care after a DCF investigation, or losing custody of the child to the other parent.  After...

Therapy can vary from being extremely successful, to very challenging when working with adolescents. Some adolescents agreed to therapy and felt they wanted support, however some teens are in therapy not by their own choice due to parents or other systems enforcing...

Friends make life fun and sometimes, more tolerable.  Having quality friendships is a key factor in having a more enjoyable life.  However, not-so-great friendships can actually bring us down and have a negative impact on our mental health.  Unless you know the signs...

Valentine’s day is widely known to be a holiday for the lovers.  For some people, this holiday can be very exciting for those who love to give to their partners and spend time together.  For others, it can feel overwhelming with the pressure to go all out for their...

Interpersonal effectiveness is one of the four core pieces of dialectical behavior therapy.  The primary goals of interpersonal effectiveness include communicating your wants and needs, getting people to do what you need, setting appropriate boundaries and being taken...

Trauma impacts people in different ways.  Whether it’s acute stress disorder (short term) or post-traumatic stress disorder (long term), people will have different feelings and reactions to stressors.  Your experiences will typically show up in your reactions, or...

TikTok on the Clock: Navigating Life Without TikTok   With the fate of TikTok remaining undecided, many are beginning to wonder what a world without TikTok would look like. For some, the belief is that the ban would have a positive impact on the mental health of...

Social Media and Body Image   It’s no secret that social media has influenced the way we feel about ourselves and our bodies.  Though, this isn’t new, as the media in general has had an impact on us for many years.  However, having 24 hour access to media on our...

With the start of the new year, many people feel ambitious and are empowered to set new goals for themselves. However, there are both benefits and drawbacks to the New Years Resolution craze that we often see on social media.   Pros of Goal Setting:  Provides...

Have you ever noticed that when you are running on little sleep, you are more irritable and have less patience than usual? How about less focused on your work or tasks? There’s a reason we need about 8 hours of sleep per night (and more for children and teens). We...

Learning styles are defined as different ways people take in, understand, express, and remember information. The four most common learning styles are: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and reading/writing. These 4 styles comprise the VARK system, established by...

In recent years, podcasts have become an increasingly popular form of media. Podcasts are a great way to gather information on the go, whether that be listening during your commute, on a long walk, or while doing chores around the house. If you are looking to increase...

We all know that without self-control, many other executive functioning skills are more challenging and social skills can suffer.  However, creating moments to hone in on how to think steps ahead and follow directions can be something more hands on and engaging than...

The Power of Gratitude   With the holiday season approaching, there is lots of talk around being thankful and leading a life full of gratitude. However, this can be a challenge for many people, whether it be hard to find gratitude if you are going through a...