Family Therapy

When in Doubt, Assume the Best!

When in Doubt, Assume the Best!

The fallacy of mind reading is sneaky, especially when we’re in a long term relationship and think we know exactly what’s going on in our loved one’s minds. However, it can set us up for failure, especially when we assume the worst.

5 Ways to Relax with your Partner in 15 Minutes or Less

5 Ways to Relax with your Partner in 15 Minutes or Less

How can stressed out couples unwind together? What are some ways busy parents in particular can relax with their partner? Since many parents are on the clock what are some things that they can do? Here are 5 quick ways to connect, even if kids are in the mix!

The Loneliness of Smartphone Addiction

The Loneliness of Smartphone Addiction

Cell phone addiction is when, instead of choosing to use our phones, they are just somehow always in our hands, glowing their electric blue promise of being the answers to our every need and desire. They create a dopamine fix of pleasure that keeps us hooked, lusting for next like, engaging text, or candy crushed.

People are addicted to social media now more than ever. We think it will fulfill the Covid sized hole in our social lives. Some connection does happen online, but more often than not, readers leave feeling deflated by how much fun Everyone Else seems to be having. Then, ironically and tragically, we stayed logged-on, scrolling for the happy thing that will bring us up again, or at least back to our baseline.

How to Navigate Family Disagreements on COVID-19 Risk - From AdventHealth

How to Navigate Family Disagreements on COVID-19 Risk - From AdventHealth

You’ve been doing your part to keep your family safe by quarantining at home, washing your hands and cleaning household surfaces regularly. Most of your loved ones have been careful to practice social distancing and wear a mask in public settings.

But what about that relative who doesn’t practice the same level of care? If you’re stressed about their refusal to take the dangers of coronavirus seriously, those feelings are warranted. Differences in understanding the risk of COVID-19 have been straining family relationships since the pandemic began.

With the holidays approaching, these arguments might escalate if you don’t address them ahead of time. Here are 10 steps you can take to navigate family interactions when you disagree on the risk of catching or spreading COVID-19:

Family's Here...to Stay: When Extended Family Moves In

Family's Here...to Stay: When Extended Family Moves In

There are a lot of advantages to having extended family close at hand (it takes a village!), but it would be helpful to understand that it will also bring some challenges. Here are some tips for mindfully navigating a smooth transition.

1. Self-Compassion…

2. Nuclear Family Meeting…

3. Establish Ground Rules…

Parenting Toolkit: The Three Strikes Method

Parenting Toolkit: The Three Strikes Method

In my practice, I often coach parents about how to move from the punishment model, into creating reasonable consequences that positively shape their child’s behavior. One crucial tool in this toolkit is the three strikes method. Giving your child three strikes before enacting the consequence, provides your child the opportunity to reflect, reshape their behavior and redeem themselves.

Keeping Kids Connected During COVID-19

Keeping Kids Connected During COVID-19

Keeping Kids Connected During COVID-19: 8 Tips to keeping your child engaged with their friends and family while social distancing.

Keeping Cool for the Kids: Parenting through a Crisis

Keeping Cool for the Kids: Parenting through a Crisis

Keeping Cool for the Kids: Parenting through a Crisis. Six tips for managing the days of COVID-19 and managing your mental health while under quarantine.

How to Prevent (or at least better manage) Holiday Stress

How to Prevent (or at least better manage) Holiday Stress

The holidays are supposed to be happy happy, joy joy. But, realistically, they’re more something like stress, fun, fun, stress. Read on for some helpful hints for making your holiday season more It's A Wonderful Life and less National Lampoon Christmas Vacation.

Sibs of Kids with Special Needs: How to Offer Understanding and Support

Sibs of Kids with Special Needs: How to Offer Understanding and Support

Parenting one child is hard enough and parenting multiple children increases the stress level – even more so when one child has a developmental disability.