‌Life can be challenging, with many variables outside of your control. We all have experienced stress from one time or another based on the many different spinning hats we each wear that stem from our careers, families, hobbies, care-giving, parenting, etc that the stress of them all can often take a toll on us. 

But did you know, when we experience difficult times and are more forgiving to ourselves, these difficult emotions have less of an effect on our overall emotional well-being?

Spring has finally arrived and many of us are excited for the warmer weather coming our way

During the winter months days are shorter which results in us getting significantly less sun exposure. This can lead to an increase in the secretion of melatonin, the hormone responsible for sleep. This means that we are more likely to feel tired, lethargic and lack motivation.

spring can be a great time to start implementing new habits because it’s time to start using the energy that we are getting back and get rid of that "blah" feeling. 

Are you interested in making some changes within your life such as quitting a bad habit that's formed, going to the gym more often or maybe it's simply to spend more time with your loved ones?

In this month's Therapy Moment, Victoria Meeks, ALMFT helps us identify the different stages of change to help create awareness of where you are at in the process of accomplishing your goals!

Have you ever felt disconnected from your partner? 

Feeling more physically connected can be a bridge to improving that emotional connection as well, and a lot of times, the physicality in a relationship can be a lot less daunting than the emotional. 

Ever sit there and wonder, “how did we get here?”, “how did I change?”, “how did my partner change?” If so; you are not alone!

It’s incredibly common for relationships to evolve and change over time. Sometimes those changes can cause a rift in the relationship and I’m here to help you understand how that may have happened.

Do you feel the holidays seem to have a way of bringing up difficult emotions that we so often try to forget? If so; I'm here to tell you that you're not alone and that grief, especially during the holidays, is normal. 

One thing that most of us all have in common across the world is the experience of loss. Loss of a loved one, an opportunity, time, money, a relationship...you name it!

Unfortunately, in these past two years we have been hit by loss in a way that we weren't expecting and as we near the holidays, the impact of those loses can make being joyful and thankful a little harder. 

Are your reactions to your partner based on assumptions you may have from them based on past behavior?

In this month's Therapy Moment, Robyn Ashbaugh, LMFT explains why making assumptions about your partner based on past behavior may hinder the progress made toward improving your relationship!

Do you want to start couples counseling but fear your partner may be turned off by the idea?

A common statement heard in a therapist’s office is, “We need help, but my partner is hesitant about couples counseling”.

If you feel this way about your partner, know you aren’t alone! There are ways to help encourage a positive conversation with your partner about the benefits of doing couples counseling together.

Have you ever found yourself struggling to manage difficult emotions from past experiences that you previously processed and/or healed from?  

Have you ever engaged in unhealthy coping behaviors while managing current difficult situations?

If you answered yes to either of the above, know that you aren’t alone as I have too!

A few weeks ago, I personally found myself examining why certain behaviors, fears, thoughts, and emotions continue to appear in my relationships with others, especially since I have done the work to “let it go”.