How and when to “break up” with your therapist by Christine Ridley, LCSW | Feb 15, 2023 | Beginning Therapy, Communication, Mental Health Topics Therapists and clients have a professional relationship that’s built on mutual trust and respect. When someone attends therapy sessions, they work alongside their therapist to make improvements to their mental health. But sometimes, a client might feel like their therapist just doesn’t understand them, isn’t easy to talk to, or…
How do I find relief from relatives that want to argue about politics? by Jason Crosby | Aug 29, 2022 | Communication, Family, Mental Health Topics Q: This is probably more common than I realize, but some of my family members have different political views from me. The fact that we disagree isn’t so much of an issue for me, but if at any point I share my beliefs and viewpoints, it feels like I’m instantly…
How to talk to someone with differing political views: 6 tips for navigating political conversations by Taylor Bennett | Mar 7, 2022 | Communication, Mental Health Topics During election season, headlines and ads about candidates fill our feeds. Emails about voter registration swarm our inboxes. Political opinions dominate our conversations. Arguments flood our social media accounts and more importantly, our relationships. And whether we like it or not, politics are on our minds. There are some people…
A comprehensive guide to family therapy: Different approaches, how it can help, and when to schedule a session by Wistar Murray | Dec 13, 2021 | Beginning Therapy, Family, Mental Health Topics Family bonds are rich, complex, profound – and sometimes painful. Family can both build us up and break us down. But in its ideal state, a family is the crucible in which we can become our best and truest selves. That’s where family therapy can help. Licensed family therapists at…
How can I better manage my anger? Here are 6 tips for expressing your anger more effectively by Taylor Bennett | Oct 20, 2020 | Anger Management, Mental Health Topics Here’s the thing: Anger is normal. We all have those days that are completely infuriating. We receive bad news or things don’t go as planned. This, on top of trivial things, can cause us to overreact with rage. Now, there’s another thing we have in common here: we all also…