Do you feel at war with yourself?… as if different pieces of you disagreed and were stirring up trouble. Or maybe you’ve noticed you act or feel differently depending on the people or environment you encounter. According to the Internal Family Systems Model (IFS), those inner battles and differences are influenced by “parts.” In [...]
Every couple wants to be happy with their partner. When they initially got together they intended to make each other happy, and hoped that it would be reciprocated. Many partners feel they have sincerely tried, but have been unsuccessful, and don’t know what else to do. Some blame their partner, and others blame [...]
Teenagers are complicated. They get moody and shift between emotions quickly and often without warning. It’s part of their biological makeup and development. As hormones are running laps around their bodies, their emotions can cause some hurdles along the way. Below are some things you can do to help your moody teen when [...]
What makes a good friend?...what they look like?...their fashion sense?.....how they act?....how well they can keep a secret? We often find good friends when we are looking for people who have what we NEED not necessarily what we think we want. Teens and relationships often get complicated and difficult to navigate. LEARN MORE [...]
Teen communication involves more than words and is not all we communicate when we talk. It can be frustrating to get someone to understand us; especially when we think we are being very clear. It is important that we communicate accurately to get what we really want. LEARN MORE ABOUT COMMUNICATING [...]