3 Key Benefits To The SYMBIS Assessment

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3 Key Benefits To The SYMBIS Assessment

It is that time of year again! Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and love is in the air! Many people are deciding to make lifetime commitments. Some of us will be popping that big question to that special someone. For others, you may have recently changed your Facebook status from “In a relationship”, to “ENGAGED”. Getting engaged is such an exciting moment in your life that can bring hope and joy even in tough times such as these. Preparing for marriage can feel overwhelming with all of the decisions you will have to make. One of the best decisions you can make as you prepare for marriage is getting the proper premarital support and education you need to ensure lifelong happiness. 

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4 Steps To Being More Sex-Positive

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4 Steps To Being More Sex-Positive

Before I dive into this blog post, I need to say a few things. Sex is a loaded topic – different folks have different sexual practices, beliefs, experiences. And, this really isn’t something we often talk about at the dinner table, right? Talking about sex involves sensitivity, vulnerability, compassion, and kindness. It is important to read/listen with an open mind, without defensiveness or moral judgment, and with the goal of understanding instead of convincing someone to change their feelings or beliefs.

I am going to write today about what it means to be sex-positive, and some things you can try to become more sex-positive.

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Top 10 Ways To Know You Might Be Depressed

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Top 10 Ways To Know You Might Be Depressed

I wanted to write about depression, because this time of year is often really hard for people.  The holidays are over, the weather is cold, it’s dark, and there is nothing really to look forward to now until St Patrick’s Day, or maybe spring.  It’s a long stretch of relative yuckiness.  Throw COVID and quarantine in the mix and that adds up to extra difficulties!  Today, I want to address when this low mood crosses over the threshold into possible clinical depression.

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Walking Away From 2020

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Walking Away From 2020

Well, we made it to the end of the year.  Many of us can’t wait to say farewell to 2020.  Many feel this year SUCKED.  But, I have also heard from people that this year was wonderful. They thrived not having to socialize. Life slowed down and so they focused on their family without all the typical distractions of a busy ragged life. They invested time and effort into their marriage. Now I realize this wasn’t everyone’s experience, but it got me thinking that perhaps even hard times can have silver linings.  It’s all in how you look at it, what perspective you take.  

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5 Reasons To Consider Online Therapy

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5 Reasons To Consider Online Therapy

Before COVID-19, you might not have ever heard of telehealth or teletherapy. Online appointments (with your doctor, or a therapist) definitely were happening pre-COVID, but it was not widely adopted.  Data I saw reported that before COVID, 19% of health care providers were offering online services, compared to 90% now.  Through the pandemic, in a way to adapt to meet the needs of our clients, we began offering online therapy.  We’ve been doing a mixture of in person and online sessions now for over 8 months.  Now, you might wonder why on earth would I ever see a therapist online? Let me share with you 5 reasons why you might want to consider online therapy.

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