How to Support a Spouse with Anxiety
Guest blog by Jordan Spinazzola, MSW, LSW, ACSW Having a partner who experiences anxiety can be challenging to navigate. Anxiety shows up in different ways, in different people, at different times. So, you might be wondering how to support your spouse with anxiety in an effective way. It may take time and trying different […]
How Trauma Can Impact Relationships
Guest blog by Courtney Rolla MA, LCPC, SEP It is likely that at some point in your life you will experience a trauma – an event or circumstance that results in physical, emotional and/or life-threatening harm. Trauma impacts your entire being, including your brain, emotions, and body, specifically your nervous system. When experiencing trauma(s), […]
What To Do When You Can’t Leave An Unhappy Marriage
This guest blog was written by former LCW therapist Tina Villis in 2019. It has been updated to include additional recent information. I took an Uber to meet my spouse for dinner recently. After some small talk, the driver asked me about my profession. “I’m a mental health counselor,” I responded. He immediately proceeded to […]
Anxiety and Relationships
image from https://www.verywellmind.com/why-relationships-fail-5206956 Guest blog by Aaron Johnson, LCPC Ever wondered about the interaction of anxiety and relationships? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 1 in 5 American adults report having had an anxiety disorder in the past year, and almost a third of Americans will have an anxiety disorder in their […]
The B Word: Boundaries
Learning how to navigate, tolerate, and advocate for the process of boundaries guest post by Jordan Spinazzola LSW, ACSW Boundaries. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot when it comes to problem-solving, conflicts, and relationships. Healthy boundaries can be used to help alleviate stress and anxiety, and to build compassion and tolerance […]