by Jennie Lopez | Feb 6, 2026 | Anxiety, CBT, Children & Teens, Depression, Men's Issues, Relationships, Trauma, Wellness
Does your brain ever feel like it’s running on a low battery or like you have too many tabs open? Life in 2026 is a lot! Family responsibilities, work emails, the never ending pile of laundry…when does it ever end and how can I pour into myself while keeping up with...
by Cindy Vang | Jan 9, 2026 | Anxiety, Children & Teens, Depression, Family Therapy, Parenting, Relationships, Trauma
For the past few months, I have been doing a deep dive into the world of emotional neglect, which is not a new topic of interest. In fact, I first heard and started studying about this term in the early 2010s, but it had been part of child abuse research as far back...
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 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,...
by Tammie Makely | Sep 5, 2025 | Children & Teens, Depression, Parenting, Teen
As a therapist, I feel like I spend most of my time providing psycho-education to new clients. I teach people about what therapy is, how it works, the purpose of it, and answer clarifying questions/expectations while building rapport and boundaries. I teach clients...
by Leilani Mitchell | Aug 29, 2025 | Blog, CBT, Children & Teens, Depression, Relationships, Trauma, Wellness
When it comes to trauma and emotional regulation, one concept that has gained significant attention in recent years is the “window of tolerance.” Developed by Dr. Dan Siegel, the window of tolerance refers to the best zone of arousal where a person is able...
