Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive distortions are also known as “thinking errors”, and we all experience them. Like most cognitive functions, these “errors” usually begin as adaptive processes, examples of the way that our personal lens shapes the way we interpret our lives and relationships. But when they become distorted, they can start to take a toll [...]
Three Ways To Maintain Your Relationship During A Pandemic
For the vast majority of couples right now, living in the midst of a pandemic has increased stress levels, caused more friction to appear between them, and created extra layers of difficulty that couples are struggling to navigate. Maybe you’ve found that over the last 6 months [...]
Speaker – Listener / A Simple Way to Improve Communication
Do you find that sometimes you and your partner struggle to really hear and understand what each other are saying? Do you find that often discussions spiral into fights or arguments? Working to change the way you communicate with your partner will help change negative communication cycles [...]
Partnering Together for Change | A Collaborative Perspective on Counseling
Perhaps you have heard of collaborative therapy or a counselor working from a “collaborative perspective” but feel unsure of what that means. Since all of our therapist’s here at Marriage & Family Counseling Center operate within a collaborative framework, I thought it would be helpful to share a few [...]
Getting the Most Out of Telehealth (Virtual) Therapy
In the era of Covid-19, masking and social distancing requirements have created a barrier to those hoping to seek counseling services, especially people in high-risk groups. Telehealth, or virtual counseling, allows you to attend your regular therapy session using a phone, laptop or tablet. It’s secure, accessible, [...]
Four Ways to Manage Your Mental Health During COVID-19
It’s no secret that we’re in the middle of a global pandemic currently, and we know you are likely inundated everywhere you turn with reminders that life has drastically changed. Instead of focusing on the difficult challenges that COVID-19 has brought, which we get, are many. We thought it important [...]