Do you ever feel caught up in the chaos of your busy schedule?

Do you find yourself constantly going to events or making time for activities that maybe are not very important to you? Or do you find yourself overwhelmed by the thoughts and opinions of others?

Are you often wondering, am I doing this because I want to do it or am I doing it for other people?

If so; you aren’t alone! There are a lot of people that feel the same way!

Something that can help to take a step back and reset can be identifying your values.

I have considered emotional connections in relationships for the past few weeks as it is a topic that comes up with almost every couple that I work with.  Along with communication, this is the most common issue that comes up when couples are seeking marital therapy with me. 

It has been well-researched that good communication is a foundation that supports solid emotional connection, but how does the process work? 

What ingredients may be included in creating emotional attachments, and what happens if those steps are skipped or deteriorate over time? 

Do you ever have a bad day and struggle with how to not let your mood effect everyone you come into contact with?

Maybe you feel scared, anxious, depressed or even angry over something that happened and struggle with how to overcome those negative emotions.

In this month’s Therapy Moment, Robyn Ashbaugh, LMFT provides a tool on how to implement self care into your daily routine which can help especially when you are experiencing a difficult day!

When facing any situation in life, there will be various kinds of barriers that hold people back and various advantages that will propel people forward. 

Can you relate?

I know I certainly can!

Some of the factors that determine barriers or advantages are external to people, such as geographical location, socioeconomic status, and access to readily available resources. 

However, a big determining factor in barriers or advantages comes down to the mindset one has when facing any situation. 

Do you have an untold story that you feel is holding you back from living your best life? Maybe it’s trauma you’ve experienced, pain or shame that you’ve been afraid to talk to with other people.

In this month’s Therapy Moment, Victoria Meeks, ALMFT reminds us that therapy is an excellent place where you can come tell your untold story to someone who won’t judge and who will listen and help encourage you to find new freedom from what you may be fearing.

Growth is a personal journey, a unique expedition for each of us. Within the context of your  life, it can look like a changed behavior, new actions, or increased insight. 

But growth isn’t always a linear progression along a neat and tidy path. Often, it requires us to step into discomfort, to confront the unfamiliar, and to challenge the status quo of our lives. 

Yet, within that discomfort lies the potential for transformative growth, leading us to discoveries that leave us feeling more fulfilled and alive than ever before.

Do you find yourself struggling to get through to your teenage child(ren)?

Maybe you’ve noticed it more difficult to communicate and connect with your teenager than ever before!

If so; you aren’t alone!

In this month’s Therapy Moment, Sarah Davidson, MFT, LPC provides some tips on how to better connect with your teenager!

Mindfulness is a hot topic currently! Have you been confused or need clarification on what this means? 

By definition, mindfulness can be best summarized as, “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s mind and awareness on/in the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. It is used as a therapeutic technique” 

Now, how do you “do” or achieve this state of mindfulness?

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Do you find yourself comparing your relationship to those you see in the movies?

Maybe you have expectations of your partner based on some of your favorite romantic fairytales.

In this month’s Therapy Moment, Irene Schreiner, LMFT sheds light on some of the relationship myths that exist and explains how real life relationships should be viewed differently!