by Carrie | Oct 8, 2019 | Individuals, Teens
Social media and teens seem to be inseparable in our digital age. Of course, that doesn’t mean teens are the only ones making use of online networks. Many adults are also very active on social media. And the online influence is ever-increasing. In general, though,...
by Carrie | Sep 17, 2019 | Individuals, Teens
When you’re raising a teenager, it’s hard to know for sure about a lot of things. One day they’re playing guitar and want to be a musician. The next day they’ve discovered kung-fu. And it can seem as if their emotions are splashed all over a wall like an abstract...
by Carrie | Sep 3, 2019 | Individuals, Teens
It breaks your heart to see your teen so anxious. They seem easily stressed out and struggle when something triggers them. If you’re like most parents, you want to help them to better cope with their anxiety so they can reach their full potential, which you know...
by Carrie | Aug 19, 2019 | Individuals, Teens
Plenty of researchers and professionals in the mental health field have written about what they consider the typical signs of depression. Sadness and hopelessness apply to both adults and teens who struggle with this problem. But there are overlooked depression...
by Carrie | Aug 5, 2019 | Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
Maybe you’ve tried putting anxiety treatment off for a while now.Whenever you experienced an anxiety flare-up, you always felt you could deal with it on your own. But the worry and avoidance are getting worse.The anxiety attacks are more severe. It’s become more...
by Carrie | Jul 25, 2019 | Couples, Individuals
Relationships need constant maintenance to stay strong and viable.Just like a garden, it needs attention to grow into its full potential. That means practicing strategies that strengthen your relationship for the long haul.These don’t have to be big, dramatic episodes...
by Carrie | Jul 9, 2019 | Couples, Individuals
It’s all been settled. The ink’s dry and a painful chapter in your life has closed.But now what? How do you cope with the aftermath of divorce?Sadly, divorce is common for many of us. The best estimate, based on projections, is 45% of marriages will end in divorce....
by Carrie | Jun 25, 2019 | Couples, Individuals
It’s happening again. You and your partner are slipping into an argument about money.This has happened before, so you can see it coming. This time it’s because he made a really big purchase without consulting with you first.What’s wrong with him?! You’d think he came...
by Carrie | Jun 11, 2019 | Couples, Individuals
There’s a reason we have so many clichés about change…the only constant is change, out with the old and in with the new, all good things must come to an end…yada yada. We all go through the peaks and pits of life, and for most of us, you experience them...
by Carrie | May 13, 2019 | Couples, Individuals
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably heard about the dangers of toxic relationships. There are plenty of stories from people who have experienced horrible physical, emotional and psychological abuse from partners.The truth is most relationships don’t start out...
