By: Jason Nerio LMFT Whether you have been in therapy for some time now or have not yet had the opportunity to engage in mental health services it can be helpful to have a framework for understanding our needs. Growing up I can remember constantly hearing about the “Food Pyramid,” and how sticking to the food pyramid would guide us to being th[...]
By: Tracy Brown, AMFT What are boundaries and what do they have to do with building healthy relationships? A boundary shows where something ends and something else begins. It is where we draw the line to mark limitations and guard our personal space. Boundaries, whether physical, mental or emotional, are essential tools for building healthy relati[...]
By: Noreen Kopaczewski LCSW #16864 Sometimes getting your child to comply with a task can seem like a game of tug-a-war, with both of you wanting to get your way. Here is a technique I have found helpful to get your child to be more cooperative by giving them choices. I called it “Watch the Clock”. Here’s how it works: Give[...]
By: Ligia Orellana MA, LMFT When the topic of abusive relationships comes up in conversation, one automatically assumes physical abuse. Although, there is one type of abuse that can be a lot more subtle. Verbal abuse which can be a frequently normalized type of communication based of one’s experiences in childhood, is one an individual witnesses[...]
By: Tracy Brown AMFT Time is defined as the indefinite, continuous progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future. We typically measure time by units, such as days, hours, minutes or seconds. It is wise to manage our time well because time is valuable. Some say, “Time is Money.” Because time is so valuable, we typically[...]
By: Ruth Victor - Jackson MPA, M.S. Many questions come to mind as we live in our own perspectives of what life is or what life should be. One question is, "Why are connections important"? Connections are formed throughout relationships, either good ones, or bad ones. Is it the foundation of these connections that form how important they are to ou[...]
By Evelia Saucedo AMFT Dealing with difficult parents can cause stressors for many individuals, sometimes it can lead to impulsive behaviors, anxiety, depression, and can be damaging to their children. When is a parent considered toxic? When some of the following characteristics are in place: Someone who gaslights their child, has tendencies of ma[...]
By Lisa Catanzaro LMFT Humans struggle. All humans. Even therapists. Many of my clients have often assumed that I “have it all together,” or that I “don't have these issues." Several of them have said things along the lines of "I bet you have the perfect relationship with your partner,” and "I bet you have the best communication in your fa[...]
By Ruth Victor-Jackson, AMFT “We’re born to connect and as long as we live, we never stop needing connection”, Peter Lovenheim. Many questions come to mind as we live in our own perspectives of what life is or what life should be. One question is, "Why are connections important"? Connections are formed throughout relationships, either goo[...]
By: Nic Love LCSW It is human nature to try things that will make us feel better when our worlds feel like they are crashing down and/or closing in on us. One way that we humans do that is by comparing our lives to others. Basic things that we humans tell ourselves is that someone has it worse than me or my life isn’t as bad….. as fill in the b[...]