by Casey Ribek | Jul 3, 2019 | Counseling News, Family, Stress and Anxiety
Any life transition can come with an unhealthy dose of stress. And when you feel overwhelmed, you might find that performing necessary tasks becomes nearly impossible. When you’re going through a major move, this kind of knee-jerk reaction is expected;...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 3, 2019 | Autism Awareness, Children, Counseling News, Family, Uncategorized
Autism comes with learning and social difficulties—often, these individuals have difficulty focusing and struggle to connect or interact meaningfully with others.While many are aware of the struggles that these individuals face, the obstacles that are presented to...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 12, 2019 | Counseling News, Divorce, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
When my parents decided to divorce, I was 19 years old and a sophomore in college. Fortunately, because I was 19, I was able to cope (mostly). I was able to understand and adjust accordingly. I also had distractions aplenty, being that I was away at college. My kid...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 11, 2019 | Counseling News, Divorce, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
Any breakup is hard, but divorce is especially difficult, as you have to say goodbye to the person you planned to spend forever with.Fortunately, you can take matters into your own hands and recover: the three keys are giving in to the pain, forgiving yourself, and...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Resolving Common Family Problems
Merging two families into one can be a challenge, as kids can be hesitant about the new family dynamic. That said, it can be done successfully: so long as parents take it upon themselves to improve the bond between both “sides” and make the transition as easy as...
