By Alexis McCall Love Languages are the way we give and receive love from our significant others. There are also love languages for friendships, children, and family members, but for now, we’ll focus on romantic relationships. According to Dr. Gary Chapman, the author of The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts, there are five different love languages,… Continue Reading »
Increasing Your Child’s Emotional Awareness
By Zuly Ramirez, RBT, LPC One common reason parents bring in their children into my office for counseling is that the child is having difficulty managing and regulating their emotions. Parents will say their child easily gets upset over small things and quickly escalates into negative behaviors such as screaming, crying, throwing things, or hitting others, leaving the parents stunned… Continue Reading »
Therapy for People in a Hurry
Perhaps you have heard of the book “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry,” by Neil deGrasse Tyson. If not, I recommend it. It’s really good. I love his title because it conveys that while astrophysics is clearly so complex and vast in what it encompasses (ie, only the universe and beyond, and apparently there is a beyond), the book is… Continue Reading »
The Golden Rule, for Yourself: The Wisdom of Self-Compassion
By Felicity Dineen, LPC As a child we learn many different rules: Don’t talk to strangers, play nicely, share, say “please” and “thank you,” always ask permission, eat your veggies to get dessert, and so many more. While every family has their own individual set of rules, there is one rule that almost every child is familiar with, and that… Continue Reading »
Every Day is Opposite Day when It Comes to Social Anxiety
By Alexandra Ulrich, LCPC Social anxiety can be debilitating. It can keep you from you living the life you desire and deserve for yourself. It can stop you from going for that job. Or engaging in a relationship. Or even just opening up to people you’ve known forever. Social anxiety isn’t just the fear of meeting new people. It’s our… Continue Reading »
My Child Has Anxiety: How Can I Help?
By Zuly Ramirez, LPC, RBT A child or teen who experiences their world with overwhelming, worrisome thoughts can have difficulty with a myriad of tasks: going to school, completing homework, making friends, talking to others, and even sleeping can become incredibly difficult. This can pose unique and frustrating challenges for the parents, who often witness these struggles and wonder how… Continue Reading »