May 27, 2020 | Postpartum, Depression, Family Counseling, Parenting
It’s common to think of pregnancy as a time of hope, love, and joy. However, for many women, it can also be a time of a more serious concern: postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is very common and occurs in 1 out of 7 new moms within the first year after...
May 9, 2020 | Anger Management, Children, Communication, Coping Skills, Feelings, Parenting, Stress Management
Q: It seems like all my spouse, Adam, and I ever do is argue with the kids. The kids are getting in on the act by talking back and debating with us. They question why they have to do something and then start arguing about why they shouldn’t have to do what we just...
Aug 20, 2019 | Postpartum, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Counseling, Parenting
Adjusting to motherhood can be a stressful time as you learn to care for your new baby. In addition to stress, many new moms also experience feelings of sadness, anxiety, fear, and depression. These feelings are not unusual. In fact, the “baby blues” and postpartum...
Jul 13, 2019 | Family Counseling, Anxiety, Children, Parenting
The prevalence of anxiety in children under 12 is estimated to be between 15-20%. That means that around one in every six kids experiences diagnosable symptoms of anxiety. Many more children suffer from anxiety, but may not meet all of the criteria to qualify for a...
May 8, 2018 | Teens, Emotional Awareness, Family Counseling, Feelings, Parenting
Teenagers are walking a difficult road: they are working to grow up and mature while changing both physically and emotionally. Because of this, many teens are prone to exaggeration or emotional outbursts. In fact, these behaviors are so typical that they are often...
Apr 7, 2018 | Children, Communication, Family Counseling, Feelings, Parenting, Teens
According the U.S. Department of Justice, rape is the most common violent crime on American college campuses today. In fact, statistics say that 1 in 4 college women will be the victim of sexual assault during her college career. Those statistics should be sobering...
