Living with a Bipolar Spouse: A Survival Guide for Partners and Families
Guest Post by Rebecca Muir, LSW Originally published October, 2021 Living in a family where a member is affected by a serious mental illness is never easy. Depending on the disorder present, you experience life differently. Living with a bipolar spouse can feel like an unwanted rollercoaster ride. The complexities and challenges of navigating everyday […]
Married to Someone with Childhood Trauma? How It Affects Relationships
Originally posted October, 2021 You probably know that childhood trauma refers to any significantly distressing experience a person was exposed to as a child. Because we all experience life in different ways, what may be traumatic for you may not be for someone else. What really matters is how you perceived the situation and how […]
Coping Skills for Teens with Anxiety
Guest Blog post by Sarah Van Meter, LCSW Originally published in September, 2021 I had a moment the other day that caused me to stop and ponder. One of my teen clients looked at me and said, “Sarah, come on. I’m Gen Z. We are nothing but depression and anxiety!” She started to laugh at […]
Why Understanding What Trauma Does to the Brain Helps You Heal
Originally posted in 2023 Trauma happens when you experience an event as physically or emotionally harmful or even life-threatening. Your body’s ability to cope is overwhelmed. Even though the event passes, trauma has lasting adverse effects on a person’s mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. With nearly 61% of men and 51% of women […]
Mindfulness Activities for Kids
Guest post by Rebecca Muir, LSW Originally published in September, 2021 Late one night some time ago, my son was engaged with me in an epic battle to avoid going to bed. Every excuse and delay tactic he could throw my way got tossed. Eventually, he settled hard on the old “monsters” routine, and we […]