Vacationing After a Loved One Dies
In the past, the holiday season may have meant it was time to plan a vacation. Now the thought of vacationing without your loved one brings a wave of grief and may even feel like a betrayal of his or her memory. It may seem counter-intuitive, but vacationing actually can be helpful for you and […]
Celebrating Thanksgiving When You’re Missing a Loved One
originally published Nov.21, 2019 Thanksgiving is all about family. Regardless of religion, ethnicity, culture, race, economic bracket, or region of the country, celebrating Thanksgiving is a family tradition across the U.S. Each year, the vast majority of us gather together with our family around a dining room table, eat favorite foods, and share memories and […]
How to Embrace Change When Trauma Symptoms Feel so Familiar
Change can be challenging for anyone. However, for trauma survivors, it can be even harder. Especially when change feels uncomfortably familiar. It may seem easier in the moment to push change away, refusing to accept it. Yet, that robs you of the opportunity to overcome and make meaningful change. So, how do you embrace change […]
6 Rules for Helping Your Kids Fight Fair
Guest blog post by Stephanie Gutzmer, AuD, ABAC, C-IAYT Siblings fight. And it’s not a bad thing – it’s a natural process. However, as pandemic guidelines continue to recommend that we all stay home where possible, the tense family moments may feel too frequent. You definitely can’t expect children to get along all the time. […]
Therapist Recommended Anxiety and Depression Books
Trying to manage anxiety and depression on your own can feel daunting and near impossible. Anxiety and depression books are an excellent tool to learn more about what you’re feeling and to teach you tools and techniques to combat it. Here are some of our favorite books to get you started. Therapist Recommended Depression Books […]