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New Brain Health Services!
We are proud to offer new services from a fully trained and accredited Amen Method Professional through Amen Clinics—the world leader in neuropsychiatry. We now have access to specialized tools and resources to help assess, educate, motivate and treat adult clients struggling with brain-related conditions such as depression, anxiety, possible ADHD, memory, brain injury, or weight issues. This treatment is most appropriate for those who haven’t responded to prior treatment, whose [...]
Stuck in the Middle: Tips for Parenting the Middle Child
They’re not the first, and they aren’t the last—they’re the middle children. Parents tend to be stricter with their first-born children, while the baby of the family has fewer restrictions and gets more attention. This leaves the middle child trying to find a balance. But they don’t always have to feel caught in the in-between. As parents, there’s a lot that you can do to keep your middle child from [...]
Twins: An Identity Journey
By: Priscilla Dean, MA Licensed Professional Counselor Identity formation is probably the trickiest issue to navigate as a twin. I can’t speak to male/female twin sets but same gender twins I know struggle with the “who am I” question with greater difficulty than those who are not twins. Being an identical twin myself, and according to other twins I know, being a twin from adolescence through adulthood is often a [...]
Break Up Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of Ending a Relationship
Whether it’s just bad timing or a bad match, breaking up is never easy. If your relationship is coming to an end, it’s important to keep etiquette in mind when preparing for the split. Don’t pull out the dreaded five-word cop-out, “It’s not you, it’s me.” Instead, follow these do’s and don’ts for a more respectable break up. When considering the other person’s feelings… Don’t try to let them down [...]
A lesson from a Barista: Tips for a Happier Marriage
By: Joe Dubowski, MS Associate Marriage and Family Therapist A visit to the local coffee shop was turning into a disappointment. I went to the shop hoping to enjoy a specific type of hot tea they carried. Instead, I was told they no longer sold that tea. The conversation went something like this: Barista: [Matching my disappointment] I'm sorry, sir. We just stopped carrying that tea last week. All we [...]
Retirement
You’ve worked all your life, and you’re finally ready to retire! But what do you do when you’re off the clock for good? Grant Stenzel explains the importance of finding a new purpose for your life that will get you out of bed in the morning. It’s also important to consider how your spouse will handle your retirement. Have a discussion about the amount of time spent together and apart [...]