by Amanda Freeman | Jan 22, 2021 | Perinatal
The first postpartum year is full of big changes for you as a parent. It is a delicate and vulnerable time in which you adjust to your new role and the new demands and responsibilities you face. Sadly, 1 in 5 new parents struggle with postpartum depression. It is,...
by Amanda Freeman | Jan 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you are considering online marriage counseling, you may have some questions around whether or not it is right for you and your partner. Below are some of the questions we get before couples come in to see us. Can online marriage counseling really help us to feel...
by Amanda Freeman | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Thinking About Starting Marriage Counseling The longer you have been married, the more likely you are to have settled into familiar patterns and routines as a couple. As individuals, your days are most likely filled with various challenges, arising from work,...
by Amanda Freeman | Dec 24, 2020 | Mood and anxiety
Nervousness vs Anxiety You may have heard or even used both of these terms interchangeably. Both are rooted in feelings of worry, typically including the experience of spiraling thoughts, and sometimes accompanied by physical discomfort (sweating, upset stomach,...
by Amanda Freeman | Dec 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret that parenting a teen can be a rollercoaster ride of moody ups and downs, hair raising behaviors and frequent yelling. Some of this comes with the territory of hormonal teen years, but some of this is exacerbated by issues that need professional...
by Amanda Freeman | Dec 11, 2020 | Mood and anxiety
If you were to ask a group of people who’ve suffered from depression to define the illness, you’ll hear a variety of answers. It is a very personal experience that millions of people, all over the world, experience. Depression manifests in different ways...
by Amanda Freeman | Dec 9, 2020 | Mood and anxiety
When anxiety hits you, it can be terrifying. Perhaps you’ve experienced your thoughts running a mile minute. Just trying to keep pace with them is exhausting. Not only that, but it’s distracting – it’s almost impossible to stay focused on any one thing, and you...
by Amanda Freeman | Oct 16, 2020 | Mood and anxiety
Anxiety is communicating something How do you know when your anxiety level is too much? The truth is, is that anxiety is actually not a bad thing. It’s our body and our mind’s way of telling us that something needs to happen. It let’s us know that we need to make a...
by Amanda Freeman | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Teen Stress Raising teens is often a stormy and tumultuous time for families. Much of this is because of their growing need for independence and autonomy, which is frequently expressed in butting heads with anyone who disagrees or attempts to curb their ideas. Add...
by Amanda Freeman | Jun 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Ever since the pandemic struck, parents and their children have been home together. Parenting in a pandemic can feel overwhelming. With all this together time, there has been very little opportunity for external distractions, or much needed time away from each...
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