One of the most frequent questions I get from clients pertains to whether they and their partner are having sex often enough. To this, I say “It depends.” While some magazines may insist that there is a specific number of times per week you need...
Read MoreWhen we see photos of new babies and their moms on Facebook or Instagram, the moms are usually smiling and the babies are looking adorable. What we don’t see is the other side of being a new mom: exhaustion, frustration, and being overwhelmed...
Read MoreThis great article by Lea Grover originally appeared on her blog Becoming SuperMommy. A link to her article and blog can be found at the bottom of the text. It happened yet again. As I was sitting at the table for dinner with my children, I...
Read MoreThe recent tragedy at Fort Hood brings mental health back into the daily conversation but perhaps not in a way that’s ultimately helpful. Rather than prompting discussion about how to address the state of mental health in our culture, we...
Read MoreThis great article originally appeared on MindBodyGreen.com and was written by Megan Ward, MA, LPC. Being a therapist can be an amazing profession full of challenges, heartaches, and celebration. We see you at your worst and see you at...
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All the expectations of the holidays can turn a season of goodwill into a season of great stress. Here are 12 mental health tips to keep in mind this December: 1. Decide how you would like to celebrate Christmas this year. If a huge meal and a...
Read MoreThere are plenty of circumstances where hope is a good thing. Hope keeps us motivated, on task. As a therapist, I have seen hope cause heartache. There are even times when I would say hope is bad. I have worked with individuals who have been...
Read MoreIf you child has frequent health or emotional problems, a lack of sleep may be all or a significant part of the problem. Every function in the body is affected by sleep. And for a child, the risks of sleep deprivation are much more serious than...
Read MoreAs I write this, Britain’s Duchess Catherine is in labor with the baby who will someday sit on the throne. If feedback on social media is any indication, many people are frustrated that this story is dominating the news. I don’t get it. I can’t...
Read MoreThe June abduction and murder of an 8-year-old Jacksonville girl has many people holding their children a bit closer lately. It also has some people pointing fingers in blame. Police say the girl was kidnapped by a man from a Wal-Mart after...
Read MoreOne of the most aggravating things I experience as a therapist is the very same issue that prevents so many people from seeking mental health services when they need them: stigma. While there are many people who believe counseling is a safe...
Read MoreMelissa Ross, host of First Coast Connect on WJCT, was kind enough to have us on the show today to promote the Self-Esteem Camp for Girls. Here’s the audio: WJCT Self Esteem
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