How Do I Know If I Should See a Therapist?
A common question that is asked is, how do I know if I should see a therapist? Obviously, I’m a bit biased, but I’m a believer that if you are asking the question, chances are you might benefit from a session or two with a therapist. Many times, an individual just needs a chance to […]
What Are Healthy Relationship Boundaries?
“Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously.†– unknown author I remember the day I came across this quote. I was struck by the simplicity and the truth of what was being said – the implication that boundaries are necessary for healthy relationships and being a healthy person. By […]
What You Can Do To Prepare Your Child For Going Back-to-School
Whether your child is starting school for the first time or returning for a new year, it’s an exciting opportunity for them to make new friends, develop organizational and academic skills, and learn how to succeed in school as well as cope with failure. This is a crucial time when children begin to navigate the […]
How Do I Deal With My Child Going Off To College?
I remember the day I brought my firstborn home from the hospital. I remember looking down at him and thinking, “He’ll never be this small again.†That memory came to me the day he graduated from high school. And again, this time accompanied by a lump in my throat, on the day I said goodbye […]