As counselors, we often see struggling marriages within our practices. Often, when working with couples, practitioners pick up on subtle, subconscious communication patterns within the marital interactions. Over time (and specifically thanks to the research of Dr. John Gottman), one set of these commonalities has been termed “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in Marriage”…
What is grief? Grief is the natural emotional response we experience after a great loss. The death of a family member or friend can birth suffering that can seem overwhelming at times. You’ll experience a whirlwind of emotions, including sadness, anger, disbelief, or guilt. Grief can even affect you physically by making it difficult to…
Most people go through life trying to find true fulfillment. People often say: “I want to be happy.” I often ask people a question: is it more important to you that you find happiness or true contentment? Some might say that happiness is more important. I try to offer an alternative perspective: when we seek…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a lot of ways, anxiety and depression can often be two sides of the same coin. Whether someone is ruminating about all the things that are wrong with life or worrying about what’s going to happen tomorrow, these sets of emotions (and/or feelings) often speak to the same core problem: not living in the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Grief can best be understood as a response to loss. When we lose in a ball game or play a game online, we grieve for our loss and wonder what could’ve happened differently. The realm of politics is no different. The 2016 and 2020 elections were a rollercoaster of emotions for many, and a tidal…
Commercials, social media, and bloggers often paint parenting to be the epitome of joy. The pride that comes with watching your child be the lead in a school play, seeing their excitement on Christmas morning, and making memories that last forever on family vacations. Research shows, however (and several fellow parents can vouch for it),…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]First responders are often subject to extremely traumatizing experiences. These experiences tie in with excessively long hours and swift decision-making can do a number on the mental health of any police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical tech. Despite most first responders believing a healthy mental state is critical to success on the job, many first…