A personal perspective on why gratitude is essential for our emotional well-being.
By Amy Sonnenberg It’s easy for me to slip into a mindset where many aspects of life feel overwhelmingly challenging. It often seems like nothing is going right, especially when one problem after another keeps arising, making it harder for me to stay afloat. However, through learning, experience, and my own therapy, I’ve come to […]
The Healing Power of Gratitude: How Thankfulness Shapes Mental Health
By Madelyn Childs In the whirlwind of modern life, it’s easy to focus on what’s missing — the job we wish we had, the relationship we want to improve, the never-ending list of things to do. But beneath the surface of daily stress lies a powerful, evidence-backed tool for emotional healing: gratitude. It may sound […]
Men’s Mental Health Month: Redefining Strength Through Courage and Vulnerability
By: Daniel Jones Avoidance can often stand in the way of personal growth. Too often, male vulnerability is misunderstood and mistaken for weakness. True strength is not about suppressing emotion or pretending everything is fine; it is about facing challenges head on. Vulnerability is not a flaw; it is an act of courage and an […]
Big T Trauma, Little T Trauma, and How Therapy Can Help
By Christine Hubbard As a trauma therapist, I often talk with clients about big T trauma and little T trauma. Big T trauma refers to the events most people immediately associate with trauma. These are intense, frightening, and often life-threatening experiences such as: When someone goes through an event like this, the brain often becomes programmed for danger. […]
The Power of Sitting in the Circle
By Chelsy Phelps There’s something almost sacred about pulling your chair into a circle and realizing you are not the only one carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. We live in a busy, technology-driven world that often isolates us from true human connection. When we are isolated, it can amplify the heavy […]
An Open Invitation to UFT Groups
By: Amy Sonnenberg Are you looking to add more hope, peace of mind, understanding, connection with others, or joy to your life? If so, we invite you to join a Unified Family Therapist in one of our group sessions. Our goal is to create a safe space where people can come together to find relief, […]
The Importance of Back-to-School Mental Health Screenings
By Alexa Minson If you break a bone, you get an X-ray and a cast to help it heal. If you have a deep cut, you get stitches. If you have a painful bruise, you apply ice to ease the discomfort. These are all visible, physical health issues—problems we can clearly see and treat. But […]
How Parents Can Support Their Children’s Mental Health:
By Jess Graves 1. Build a Safe, Loving Relationship “I’m here for you no matter what. You don’t have to go through things alone.” 2. Practice Active Listening 3. Normalize Talking About Emotions Example: “It’s okay to feel disappointed. What can we do to feel a bit better right now?” 4. Watch for Signs of […]
Anxiety and Depression; Real, Serious, and Common
BY: Jess Graves Mental health challenges like depression and anxiety are more common than many people realize — and just as real and serious as physical health conditions. While occasional sadness or worry is a normal part of life, persistent symptoms that interfere with your daily functioning may be a sign it’s time to seek […]
Positive Self-Talk for Teens | Build Confidence Through Therapy
By Alexa Minson Positive self-talk for teens plays a vital role in shaping confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being. During adolescence, when identity is still forming, negative self-talk can become a destructive inner dialogue that influences how teens see themselves and the world around them. Imagine your best friend telling you: “You’ll never be good enough.”“You’ll […]