Emotion Regulation for Couples, Families, and Kids (with and without therapy)
Appointments Available Now!
We have current openings for adults, children, teens (1 spot), couples, and families! If you’re considering seeking therapy services, call now. We expect to have a waitlist again by October.
How to Strengthen Your Marriage TODAY
If strong relationships are our priority, “right” and “wrong” are really beside the point. It’s more useful in a family to sort into “brings us together” and “pulls us apart” or “provides a solution” and “keeps us stuck.” In this post from Robin Brannan LCMFT, learn how to stop arguing about who’s “right,” and refocus your attention on what brings you together.
Play Therapy and the Parent’s Role in Emotion Regulation
Children learn to regulate their emotions in 2 ways: through relationships and through play. Play therapy with parent involvement combines the 2 to help you help your child. Breanna Fair LCPC shares how this works for families in her care in the video below.
What is Gottman Method Couples Therapy?
Last month we learned about Drs. John and Julie Gottman’s “love map.” But what IS Gottman Method Couples Therapy? Phyllis Agyapong, our newest Couple and Family Therapist, gives us an introduction in this post.
Walking the Middle Path: Using Dialectics to Stay Grounded in any Relationship
Change is the only constant. And two things that seem to be opposites can both be true. Nicole Filipe LCMFT explains how using dialectics can help you balance acceptance and change in your relationships.
6 Things You Should Know Before Starting Couples Therapy
You’ll be talking to each other more than to the therapist. The therapist won’t take sides. And your success will depend on choosing a qualified therapist who’s also right for you. Learn more here.
In Person Therapy During COVID-19: Update on our Policies
Yes, we do still require masks in our offices. Masks are no longer required elsewhere in our building. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Read our full policies here.
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