As a nation and community, we are together mourning having experienced a collective, indescribable grief and outrage of another school shooting, this time taking place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Meet Edward K. Parks, MS, AMFT. Edward (Ed) is the newest Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist to join our team.

Meet Marianna R. Aguilar, MA, AMFT. Marianna is the newest Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist to join our team.

Life is not just getting through the day. It is about engaging with what is in front of us and what we feel as we take part in our experiences. If you feel as though you are struggling with appreciating what is going on in your life, here are some methods to consider.

Have you been told that if you say affirmations every day that you will come to believe it? Do you wonder if it really works? Affirmations CAN change what you believe about yourself, but it doesn’t happen magically. Let’s look at the “how” and the “why” behind using affirmations to change your view of yourself.

Being able to attentively listen to our kids is a healthy way for them to open up to us and share what is going on with them. Having attunement to our kids is one of the greatest gifts in how they can receive love from us as their parents/caregivers. 

Fear. Sadness. Guilt. Anger. Confusion. These are all very real feelings when our loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts and/or hospitalization. You aren’t bad; you are dealing with a very difficult situation. You are not alone.

Breakups are hard and not easy to go through. Be aware of these 4 hurdles of your broken heart as you process and heal.

Feeling stuck in your relationship? Try these 3 steps to reboot and recharge your relationship!

Falling in love is easy, but staying in love, that is a different story. It takes intentionality to stay in love.