What Are the Archetypes In a Dysfunctional Family?
Jessica Pontis, LCSW Like all other systems, families also seek to achieve some sort of homeostasis. In healthy family dynamics, there is a system in place that gives all members permission to acknowledge their feelings and discuss them openly with other members of the system and the trust of knowing that these feelings will be…
Read MoreExploring Childhood Beliefs About Emotional Needs
Written by Kara Thompson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker In a previous blog post “Calming Down: “What Do You Need From Me?’”, we explored how we can provide support to our loved ones by seeking to better understand their needs. It was recommended that instead of trying to assume what our loved ones need in a…
Read MoreThe Lost Art of Listening, Pt. II: Why Am I Talking?
By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC If you read my previous blog post, you learned about the value of listening, the improv approach, leadership, and motivation. Part two of the lost art of listening blog series will discuss the never-ending learning curve and go over some helpful dos and don’ts to listening that you can…
Read MoreThe Lost Art of Listening, Pt. I: Why Am I Talking?
By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC It’s likely that when you feel cut off while speaking, it’s by your closest family members, friends, and or colleagues. Have you ever wondered what it is that keeps so many of us from really listening? This two-part blog series will help you to understand and provide you with…
Read MoreI Am Miserable at Work: Why Can’t I Leave My Job?
I Am Miserable at Work: Why Can’t I Leave My Job? By Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC James was completely unhappy in his job as an associate litigation attorney at a large law firm. After joining the firm right out of law school he was excited, proud, and driven to make partner. However,…
Read MoreStress and Overwhelm: What’s the Difference?
By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC For those of you that have worked in a restaurant before, you may resonate with this blog. It’ll paint a picture for you to get a good understanding of what it means to experience the emotions of stress and overwhelm, not only in the restaurant industry but in normal…
Read MoreWhy Do I Feel So Drained and What Could Be Causing It?
Shannon Keating, LAC A person can feel drained in many ways and the trick is to decipher what is zapping their energy. There is a standard trifecta of categories one can examine for possible answers: emotional, physical, and mental health. Sometimes, a person can be experiencing “leaks of energy” in more than one of these…
Read MoreRelationships: How Do I Make Meaningful Connections?
By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC If you’re my client, then you have heard me talk extensively about the body and mind being exquisitely interconnected and in constant dialogue with one another. That makes sense, right? Well, surprisingly we tend to overlook this important fact. To be able to find our way back to ourselves…
Read MorePeople Pleasers: Are You Too Agreeable?
By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC Are you attached to being a people pleaser and avoiding conflict to maintain peace and harmony? Sometimes the constant need for harmony can cause more harm than good. Many people believe that agreeableness is always a reliable asset, but that is not necessarily true. Some of this tendency can…
Read MoreUnderstanding Mom (or Dad) Guilt and How to Overcome It
Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, MA, NCC, LPC Scrolling through social media or chatting with other parents can quietly spark parental guilt, even during moments that once felt joyful. Comparison sneaks in fast, and suddenly, questions surface about effort, patience, and parenting choices. That inner pressure leads many parents to believe they fall short, even when they deliver…
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