Play therapy for children might sound too simple at first. Don’t children play anyway? What is therapeutic about it? Play isn't just playing, though. It’s a vital part of a child’s world, and as such it provides a powerful treatment modality in therapy for children. As they play in their everyday lives, children learn [...]
When you think about a spouse being unfaithful, physical adultery probably comes to mind. Sometimes we forget how common – and devastating – emotional infidelity is. How do we even define an emotional affair? Where is the line crossed? And when there has been an inappropriate emotional relationship with another person, what does the [...]
For many struggling couples, marriage counseling is often considered the last recourse. Despite suggestions by loved ones to see a specialist, spouses hesitate to schedule an appointment due to the stigma surrounding counseling as well as doubts as to whether it can really help. Many couples believe it is shameful to have to go [...]
Grief. It’s a word we hear used in a variety of different contexts. For instance, “I try to mail my bills early to avoid unnecessary grief.” “You broke your big toe? Good grief!” “My chemistry class caused me so much grief this semester!” We all get it when we hear the word used in [...]
He’s popped the question. You said, “Yes!” Now, you’ve entered the season of engagement that includes choosing a venue, cake-tasting appointments, dress fittings and bridal showers. Couples take months to plan a wedding that only lasts a day, yet often neglect to focus on their marriage which will last a lifetime. It’s easy to [...]
When most people hear the term trauma, the usual idea is an accident survivor with injuries and a scary recollection of the ordeal. If not that, then it may be that of a soldier dealing with battlefield stress. Though such incidents do cause trauma, there is more to trauma than just that. What is [...]
As you exchange sacred vows, walk blissfully down the aisle, and celebrate your new chapter as husband and wife, thoughts of infidelity are far from your mind. You begin building a life with your spouse until one day you are blindsided by a confession expressing a deep-rooted struggle with sexual addiction. When your spouse [...]
Anxiety is a normal part of being human. As we do not know the future, we are often anxious about upcoming events. In normal doses, anxiety keeps us on our toes as we prepare ourselves for things to come such as meeting new playmates, tests at school, job interviews, a romantic date, or life [...]
Have you ever had concerns that you may be experiencing signs of depression? This is a difficult topic to navigate, and it’s often hard to discuss. Before thinking that depression could never occur in your life, understand that this common mental health issue does not discriminate. Understanding the Signs of Depression Depression can affect [...]
When the words attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are mentioned, thoughts about children usually come to mind. We picture children fidgeting in their seats, unable to pay attention as representative of the disorder. But this is not a disorder that is limited to children. At least 4-5% of adults have ADHD in the U.S. [...]
