The holidays are often portrayed as a time of happiness surrounded by family and friends, but for some it can be a more difficult time. Especially in times of pandemic, when social distancing may cause…
stress management
Opposing political views can stir up conflict in your relationship and ultimately drive a wedge between you and your partner. Before you engage in a political discussion with your partner, press pause and…
Fredericksburg, VA. 10/20/2020 — Amid a jarring presidential election and an overall difficult year, US adults in counseling are feeling stressed, fearful, depressed, and/or hopeless about the election. This, according to a survey conducted by…
Election season is—and always has been—stressful. So stressful, in fact, that Couples Therapist Steven Stosny created the term “election stress disorder,” which describes a state of complete and utter stress caused by the election. Think: Smear…
Stress can be defined as something that is under an uncomfortable amount of pressure. In this case, that something is a someone and it’s you! And you’re tired of it. But now what? What…
“I’m going to take Monday off—I’m overdue for a mental health day,” you tell your partner with confidence. The next morning, you walk into the office and open your inbox to draft an…
What do you look forward to at the end of a long day or week? Maybe it’s a bubble bath with your favorite book in hand. Or, maybe it’s watching the next episode of your current…
Every year on September 16, we celebrate National Working Parents Day. This year, our celebration is a little different, as the majority of working parents are either 1) adapting to working from home while their kids…
Human beings are innately social creatures. Communication is the core of civilization, the glue that holds society together. When we’re cut off from other people in some way — when we can no…
The sorrow felt when reading on the number of divorces leaves you with nothing short of blaring emotions. A divorce leaves you drained in an uphill battle without end with dried air in your…
Divorce is not a one-size-fits-all process, and there are different ways to approach it. Couples need to consider their well-being when ending a marriage, and how best to handle the legal implications. Mediation offers numerous…
Weddings are a time for joy and utter happiness. It’s a special time in your life when you declare your undying love for your partner and celebrate amongst your closest friends and family. You spend months…
