When I was young, I remember my mom saying that there are certain times in life when you find out who your real friends are—when you move, when you get married/have a baby, when you are sick/hospitalized, when someone you love dearly passes, when...

If you are of high school age or older (maybe even middle school age or older) I bet you can answer “yes” to at least one of these questions. Ever had someone you trust intentionally try to hurt or sabotage you? Ever had someone...

Define Art Therapy Art therapy is used as a therapeutic tool by a qualified art therapist to help clients seek a deeper understanding as well as enhance their mental well- being. According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy is defined as “an...

What does the New Year mean for you? Is it about a fresh start or is it just another day? If you’re one that has experienced trauma in your life past or present, the New Year can be that one glimpse of hope for...

In this four-part series, I’ve been sharing information about the Four Horsemen and the Gottman Method of couples therapy. Defensiveness is the third of Gottman’s Four Horsemen. As a reminder, the Four Horsemen are communication pitfalls that couples utilize when disagreeing and arguing. They...

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am the type of person who thrives on her routine. For someone Type A like myself, there’s something about having control over the structure of my day that brings me a sense of satisfaction and...