Our Most Popular 2020 Blog Posts
For better or worse, 2020 has been a year to remember. While it’s been a difficult time for many, the new daily challenges we have faced have inspired blog posts …
3 Ways to Deal with Conflict in Relationships
2020 has been a year of adjustment. From how we work, live, dine, travel, learn, and connect—pivot after pivot has left many people feeling depleted and vulnerable, and it’s natural …
6 Ways Parents Can Manage Holiday Stress While Working from Home
Even in a fairly uneventful year, the holidays can ramp up stress and feelings of overwhelm. But this year, those stress levels are sky-high. Parents who are working from home …
‘What We Don’t Heal, We Repeat:’ Creating Connection with Your Teens
Growing up, the winter holiday season between Christmas and the new year was always the longest period of time I spent with my family. My father worked abroad and my …
Epidemics Meet a Pandemic: How COVID-19 is Impacting Alcohol & Substance Use
COVID-19 has introduced a unique set of challenges for the American worker: From sudden and wide-reaching stay-at-home orders, to the obstacles of working remotely and an overwhelming feeling of doom, …
How Much Is Too Much? Adolescent Social Media Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Right now, social media use is through the roof, especially for young people. According to a September report from the Children’s Hospital of Chicago, 63 percent of parents surveyed said …
Starting Your Own Private Practice: What to Consider
When I first started my private practice a few years ago, I was totally in the dark. As mental health professionals, we are not taught the ins and outs of …
6 Ways to Promote Good Mental Habits for Your Teen
Good mental habits can help teens navigate a challenging stage of life. Adolescence is notoriously fraught with conflicts, and believe it or not, that’s a good thing. This is the …