by Christine Lawler LMFT | Mar 19, 2025
Have you ever felt like even the smallest things set you off? From minor inconveniences to major life changes, it may seem like everything- work, relationships, responsibilities, and even social interactions- leaves you feeling drained and overwhelmed. If you find yourself thinking, “Why does everything stress me out?” you’re not alone. Many people experience heightened sensitivity to stress, or your stress may even be linked to depression or anxiety. Understanding why you get worried or stressed over little things is the first step toward finding relief.
Keep reading to learn more.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Feb 19, 2025
Being a parent to a teenager can be tricky, and some may have the opinion that a teenage girl is even trickier (but also pretty magical, right?) Self esteem is a fundamental aspect of any persons growth. Self esteem in a teenage girl shapes their mental health, physical health, friendships, and aspirations. According to the CDC, teenage girls are experiencing higher levels of sadness, alcohol use, and violence compared to teenage boys.
Navigating the world of social media, peer expectations, and societal norms can be pretty tough when you don’t even have a fully developed prefrontal lobe yet.
Strengthening self esteem is key to helping teen girls make it through adolescence with confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self-worth. Keep reading to learn more.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Jan 8, 2025
Motherhood is an amazing, transformative, joyous journey. It is also HARD! Let me say that again- being a mom is hard. No matter the stage you are in- whether you are 2 weeks postpartum with your first baby, or a month into juggling a newborn and two toddlers- it is not always an easy stage in life. Two things can be true, it can amazingly rewarding, feeling like your heart can burst at any moment from the amount of love you feel… and it can be exhausting and difficult.
If you are feeling completely overwhelmed, burnt out, or lost, I hear you. It is okay to admit this to yourself, and it in no way makes you a bad mom. There is hope in your future, and it can get better! Keep reading to learn more.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Dec 18, 2024
Marriage can sometimes be romanticized as a never ending state of bliss, love, and connection. The reality is that a marriage is constantly evolving, ebbing, and flowing. Occasionally, this evolution can bring up some uncomfortable thoughts like “I don’t like my husband anymore.”
So, what now? You woke up one morning, poured yourself a cup of coffee, gazed out the window, and realized… you don’t like the man you slept next to last night. Know this- you are not alone! You are not the first or last person to have had these thoughts. It’s extremely common to have phases of dissatisfaction throughout your marriage. Identifying these feelings are the first steps of getting to the root causes. Finding those root causes are crucial to repairing your marriage.
In this blog post, we will explore why you may be feeling this way, how to approach it, and if there is hope for your relationship moving forwards. Keep reading to learn more.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Nov 25, 2024
Marriage is a journey of change, shared experiences, mutual respect, and steadfast support. It is an amazing union of two people who love each other- but it is also HARD.
If you are reading this, you’re probably wondering how to be a better husband. Thats great! You have started the journey to put more effort into your marriage. Being a better husband is not always about grand romantic gestures or gifts- it’s about continuing to show up and choose your partner and your marriage every day.
Keep reading to learn some strategies on how to be a more thoughtful, present, loving husband.
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