Entries by Steve
7 Things Amazing Dads Do by Jonathan Decker, LMFT
While some dads are deadbeats and some mothers truly do an amazing job raising kids on their own, the lasting effects of a great father cannot be underestimated. I should know, because my dad is amazing. I say this neither to boast nor to gush, but rather because, in both my personal and professional opinion, […]
What is Reunification Therapy? by Michelle Jones, LCSW
What is Reunification Therapy? Reunification Therapy is court ordered therapy after a high conflict divorce. The purpose is to help repair the relationship between the divorced parent and child. Divorce is difficult in so many ways. Emotionally, financially, mentally – not to mention the dealing with how to handle property, possessions and of course, the […]
Feeling Anxiety? by Garret Roundy, LMFT, MS
Anxiety in response to feared situations or experiences plays a part in everyone’s lives, but for some, calming the anxiety requires a bit more help. Let’s take a look at a few ways to invite more calm into our daily lives. Neuroscientists have identified what they call fear extinguishing circuits in the brain (Herry et […]
Can Facebook Harm Your Marriage? by Dr. Mark White Ph.D, MFT
Can Facebook harm your Marriage? Although we’ve been hearing since 2009 that Facebook may be playing a role in divorce, a recent study published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior1, appears to be the first to scientifically examine divorce rates, marital quality, and the use of social networking sites (SNS) like Facebook. The researchers […]
Couple Counseling…What to Expect? by Mahtab Moradi
Seeking couples counseling can be an emotionally draining process for both spouses. Initially couples may experience a sense of hope followed by acute episodes of anxiety and depression. It is normal to feel more distant after sessions. Each spouse may experience feelings of anger, guilt and shame. Depending on each person’s past experience with therapy, […]