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April 18, 2023

A Guide to Anger Management: 7 Tips and Tricks

Imagine you are driving home from a long day at work and feeling stressed out. As you pull up to the busy intersection, the car in front of you suddenly jumps in front of you and cuts you off. You slam on the brakes to avoid a collision and feel a surge of anger take over you. You begin honking your horn and roll down your window to shout at the driver in a fit of frustration and anger. The driver in front of you suddenly gets out of the car and approaches you and begins shouting at you. Suddenly, an explosive argument erupts between you two and the police are called to the scene.

In the scenario above, we can see how anger can lead to conflict if left unchecked and unmanaged. If you or someone you know struggles to manage their anger, read the following article to learn 7 tips and tricks for better anger management.

March 31, 2023

How Psychedelics Can Help Improve Mental Health

What is Psychedelic Assisted Therapy?

When you think of psychedelic drugs, what is the first thing that comes to mind? LSD? Mushrooms with magical properties? Maybe you picture altered states of consciousness and vivid hallucinations that fill your field of vision with a kaleidoscope of colors. What if I told you that psychedelics are being used as part of psychotherapeutic treatment in therapy offices?

A groundbreaking new type of therapy known as psychedelic therapy is slowly emerging in the field of mental health. Continue reading to learn how psychedelics are used by mental health professionals to treat a variety of mental health disorders!

March 20, 2023

5 Ways To Boost Your Teenager’s Self-Esteem

The teenage years can be a time of significant growth, change, and struggles with self-esteem. After all, this is a period in one’s life when they are just starting to form their own identity and explore their interests and values. During this journey of discovery, it is common for teenagers to experience self-doubt, confusion, and discomfort with who they are.

Keep reading to learn more about why your teenager may be experiencing low self-esteem and five ways you can help boost your teenager’s self-esteem!

February 24, 2023

Why Am I Unhappy With My Marriage?

When we agreed to walk down the aisle, many of us were excited for a future with our partner that would be filled with happiness and joy. However, the reality is that many people are currently unhappy with their marriages and there are many reasons for this.

January 13, 2023

What is an LMFT?

What’s the first image that comes to mind when I ask you to think of family or relationship conflict? Consider a heated argument between a married couple. Perhaps it’s a parent who is struggling to manage her child’s out-of-control temper tantrums….or a father who is struggling with a drinking problem while his family looks on helplessly. Regardless if these scenarios fit your current situation or not, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or (MFT) may be able to help!

January 3, 2023

How to Help a Teenager With Mental Health Issues

Parents are all too aware of the stress and turmoil that teenage years can bring. After all, our teenage years are often plagued with the pressures of puberty, peer pressure, bullying, body image concerns, school, friendships, relationships, and low self-esteem as they struggle to figure out who they are and where they fit in. Many teenagers face mental health issues, often at a young age!