by Tammie Makely | Jan 26, 2026 | Anxiety, CBT, Depression, Family Therapy, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Wellness
One sunny morning in the Hundred Acre Wood, Pooh and his friends were planning a big picnic. Everyone was excited, but, as usual, each friend had their own special way of thinking and feeling, which made the day… well, a little complicated. Eeyore was first to...
by Tammie Makely | Jan 16, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Wellness
The holidays are officially over. The leftovers have vanished (either eaten, frozen, or quietly ignored), and it’s time to take down the shiny tinsel that’s been sparkling in our living rooms for well over the past month. It’s as if once the lights come down and the...
by Tammie Makely | Dec 20, 2025 | Children & Teens, Family Therapy, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Relationships, Trauma, Wellness
Have you ever seen the movie “Christmas with the Kranks”? Imagine Whoville but Krank-ier. According to Andie Bjornsfelt in his article “Stop trying to make Christmas with the Kranks happen”, he explains that “The couple’s 20-ish daughter, Blair, is going away to...
by Tammie Makely | Oct 13, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Wellness
It seems like today you can’t go anywhere without having a desire for a healthy eating lifestyle clashing with cultural norms, social interaction, or even our desire for autonomy. I’m sure you’ve heard it before but we are living in the “fast food era” where we want...
by Tammie Makely | Oct 3, 2025 | Anxiety, CBT, Children & Teens, Depression, Teen, Trauma, Wellness
Look back on any of my articles and I am sure that you can find my own, personal theory that all we need in life is control and safety. Well, anxiety is definitely a way that our brains work to create both of those things for us – you know, control and safety. And,...
