By: Colleen Andre, LMHC In 2016 as Election Day was nearing the head-line news became about Trump’s leaked conversation with Billy Bush in 2005. A large group of people consider Trump’s words to be deemed as sexual assault while others consider it just “locker room talk”. CNN's article titled “Trump’s ‘locker room talk’ stirs real talk about sexual violence” highlighted
Did you know that most consumers of therapy don’t take the time to learn about what they need to know about partnering with the best counselor or therapist who can help them be successful in meeting their therapeutic goals? Firstly, YOU are the consumer so ask questions and “shop” around to find the best fit for you. It is also
A Walk in Jane Doe’s Shoes Jane Doe wakes up every morning and goes about her day like any regular woman in her twenties and thirties. She takes her coffee bold, a little extra hot and with a hint of hazelnut for flavor. She knows what she wants, known for being confident, educated, and even a tad bit sassy. She
I remember coming home from the hospital with a new baby and feeling the fear, excitement and overwhelming stress of it all. Taking care of the baby, laundry, meals, and even taking a shower was like trying to juggle with my hands tied behind my back. For a new mom when trying to juggle household tasks, the most common emotions
Celebrity pregnancies are exciting and often portrayed as glamorous and we can’t help ourselves from following their every move for nine months. After the baby is born, we become obsessed with pictures of their little one and following the celebrity’s journey to getting back to their pre-baby weight. What bothers me most about the publicity of celebrity pregnancies is the
It Is Hard To Walk Away From Toxic Relationships Why do we hold on to a toxic relationship? There is no solid one-answer-fits-all response. What is clear is that humans are creatures of habit; finding comfort within discomfort. Unfortunately, people who come from a dysfunctional family dynamic are also likely to repeat family dysfunction in their own respective families and
Can someone cheat without ever having physical contact? Yes, it is called emotional infidelity. Most affairs happen long before there is any physical connection. So, just how do you avoid going down the path of infidelity? Here are 4 ways to avoid emotional infidelity: 1) End Personal Conversations Emotional Infidelity is rarely planned. It often arises from innocent friendships that
Is balance even possible with all we have going on today? What does balance even look like? It sounds good…it seems like something to shoot for but is it realistic? Too often we find ourselves overwhelmed and many times, it is with good things in our lives: jobs, children’s activities, social events, church, trying to stay healthy, and just day-to-day
Have you hit a rough spot in your marriage when it comes to your sex life? Is it just not the same anymore as it used to be? Do you have a lack of physical attraction to your partner? Or can you simply not find the time anymore due to work or children? Reasons For a Low Sex Drive Mismatched
How far can you go in involving your children when it comes to your ex-spouse? Ideally, I believe it would be best that all communication between you and your ex-spouse be handled between the two of you. There is absolutely no reason to involve your children. Are you not both grown up individuals? Why do you need to use a
