Whether for good or for bad, our lives are filled with change that we can’t control. Sometimes these changes are beneficial; sometimes they are not. Recently, millions of people have experienced mostly negative changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly all aspects of their lives have been affected. Many have had incredible changes thrust upon […]
Relationship Communication Key: Understanding and Filling Your Partner’s Needs
When you’re in a relationship, it’s crucial to know and understand your partner’s needs — and how to fulfill them. But why? Your partner is an adult, shouldn’t they know how to do this themselves? Not so fast. Knowing your partner’s needs and also how to fulfill them is vital for building communication and trust […]
The Benefits of Online Counseling
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, online counseling has become more prevalent than ever. It was already on an upward trend even before stay-at-home orders were in place. Now that things are slowly starting to return to normal and states are reopening, more therapists and counselors may start returning to in-person sessions. But there […]
How to Rebuild Your Friendship with Your Spouse/Partner: 4 Tips
You’ve probably heard couples talk about being each other’s best friends on their wedding day. Many couples start out as friends before making the leap into something more. And maybe your own spouse or partner used to feel like your best friend. But whether you’ve been married for twenty years or you’ve just been in […]
Overcoming an Anxiety Attack: 5 Practical Tips
When you’re in the middle of an anxiety attack, getting through it can feel impossible. The signals that panic sends to your brain create a biophysiological reaction that can easily overwhelm you. Anxiety gives you a racing heart, flushed face, shallow breathing, and everything else that comes with fear—whether in response to an actual threat […]
Online Anxiety Therapy: Why It’s More Important Than Ever During COVID-19
The popularity of online therapy or “teletherapy” was on the rise even before the COVID-19 pandemic began to change things. But in light of the virus, the world of healthcare—including mental health—has seen a large shift. Now, online therapy has become a necessity for those who may have already been going to therapy but can […]
Help for Chronic and Severe Anxiety: 5 Powerful Coping Tips
Living with chronic anxiety isn’t easy. It is exhausting. It often interferes with your daily life, interrupting your schedule, activities, and your energy level. Chances are you’re discouraged and wiped out on numerous levels from living with the pressures of chronic, severe anxiety. But it is possible to find a way to cope and manage […]
The Gottman Relationship Method: What Is It? And How Can It Help You?
If you’ve done any research into marriage therapy or even into techniques that might strengthen your marriage, you’ve probably heard of the Gottman Method more than once. But, many people gloss over it as just another “quick fix” option that probably doesn’t work. Unfortunately, people who do that are missing out on exactly how the […]
Dealing with COVID-19 Cabin Fever: 8 Tips to Ease Emotional Tension as a Couple
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost everyone’s lives in some way, it has offered a unique experience for many couples who are “stuck” at home together. While some states are now returning to normal operations (or a “new normal”), others are still in lockdown mode or encouraging people to stay home. These stay-at-home orders […]