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Marriage is the foundation of the family, and when a marriage is strong, it can have a positive impact on the entire family unit. Couples sometimes ask which relationships should take priority and I would argue that the marriage of the parents needs to be the top of the list for the health of all […]

Couples counseling can be an effective way for couples to work through their problems and improve their relationship. However, one question that often arises when couples consider seeking therapy is whether insurance will cover the cost of treatment. The answer to this question depends on a few factors. First, it’s important to note that insurance

What Does BPD Actually Look Like? With so many listed symptoms, you may be scratching your head and wondering, what does Borderline actually look like. Sometimes personality disorders are easier to conceptualize if you have a person or character in mind. When thinking of Borderline Personality Disorder, I would direct you to think about Marie

What is Borderline Personality Disorder? If you are not familiar with Borderline Personality disorder (BPD), let’s start with a run-down of what it entails. This disorder is a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image and affects, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts. Borderline personality disorder

What Is Play Therapy? Therapy techniques for children are adaptations of adult therapy that are modified and often include play. The act of playing is used to help children to better communicate since they cannot free associate their feelings or process their cognitive distortions verbally like adults can. The therapist’s job in these sessions is

The life of a teenager is like trying to drive a car, through a snowstorm with pedestrians you know on the road while attempting to ponder the past and plan for the future. There are high amounts of pressure on teens to handle all of the changes happening in their bodies and minds and somehow

Get the Facts Get the facts from a reputable source like the Minnesota Department of Human Services or the CDC, NOT social media, the news, or your friends opinions. Be Smart in Keeping Yourself and Your Family Safe Stay home if you have cold or flu-like symptoms and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your

We all experience moments of nervousness around social situations, whether it be before a class presentation, a job interview, a first date, etc. However, Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia) is much more frequent, can occur in many social situations, is often more intense, and can cause a person to avoid social situations all together. Some

What is Ambiguous Loss? You may experience this if you have struggled with infertility, watched a loved one continue making unhealthy or dangerous choices like in addiction, or maybe had repeatedly been looked over for that promotion. Ambiguous loss is a feeling of loss for something or someone that has not reached a conclusion as

My Story I recently left an abusive marriage. Yes, he physically assaulted me numerous times, but it was the emotional and psychological abuse that he inflicted that caused the most pain for me. We were young when we met and he was charming and acted as if he cared about me. Then I got pregnant with