Part of any therapy process is reflecting on the experiences in your life.  You look at what is happening in your life right now.  What are the choices that I am making that work or don’t work? 

Not dealing with these outside stressors is one of the reasons that couples relapse after learning how to handle conflict in marriage therapy.

The idea of being assertive can feel uncomfortable or even threatening to a person who has experienced trauma.  And yet, being assertive means behaving in a way that gives you the chance to accomplish goals and achieve your purpose in any situation.

When you’re living through a pandemic, like you did a few years ago, it’s natural to pay more attention to any symptoms that seem suspicious.  However, if these concerns are interfering with the quality of your life, you may be experiencing health anxiety.

There have been a variety of studies over the years that show how exercise can alleviate and even prevent depression.  One study showed that 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three times a week can have an impact on depression.