The holidays are filled all kinds of things that compete for your attention. Between various family members, schedules, gift giving (and purchasing), and running around to get things tied up at work before the new year, our marriage often finds a last place seat on the priority list. Thankfully, we… Read More
Making Sense of Addiction
It’s no secret that addiction is a major problem facing our country and world. Over the last decade or so, addiction has increasingly become a subject often discussed or alluded to in social media, the news, books, movies, songs, debates, etc. Most recently, opioid addiction has been officially termed an… Read More
Supporting Our Kids through Trauma
As parents, the job we take most seriously is protecting our children. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, our children and teens sometimes experience traumatic events. Something is considered to be traumatic if it is a scary or dangerous situation that overwhelms a child or teen’s ability to cope. Traumatic events… Read More
Understanding Panic Disorder
Does having a rapid heart rate, sweating, breathlessness, dizziness, feeling like you’re loosing control seem all too familiar? If so, you may be experiencing a panic attack. A panic attack is defined by a sudden rush of fear or discomfort that peaks within ten minutes, and is accompanied by at… Read More
Treating Trauma with EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is different than other forms of therapy because it targets a whole different area of the brain. Many trauma therapy approaches deal with the logical part of the brain. While these therapies can indeed be helpful to many trauma survivors, they do not necessarily deal… Read More
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy
Calendar alerts, appointments scribbled in planners, email reminders, and alarms are constant reminders that life is busy. Let’s face it: although therapy is extremely beneficial and important, prioritizing the time can be tricky. As you carefully curate your calendar and fight to maximize your appointment, there are a few important… Read More
Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Are you struggling to figure out why your experiencing unwanted, intrusive, and sometimes scary thoughts? Do you ever think to yourself, “Why do I continue to do things over and over again?” You could be struggling with Obsessive Compulsive disorder (OCD). We will explore what OCD is and it’s… Read More
Why is Therapy Beneficial?
In 2019, the conversation around mental health related issues has grown. In general, people are more comfortable talking about it, and while the talk is a helpful first step, it cannot be the end of the conversation. Untreated mental health issues can trigger negative behaviors, strained relationships, and a… Read More
Therapeutic Process in Marriage Therapy
Dr. Jonathan Impellizzeri (Dr. J) goes through the Therapeutic Process in Marriage Therapy in our new video below:… Read More
How Art and Music Therapy Can Improve Your Addiction Treatment
Photo via Pexels – https://www.pexels.com/photo/brush-painting-color-paint-102127/ Art and music therapy are typically known as complementary treatments to addiction recovery. Although they are not evidence-based practices such as behavioral therapies and pharmacological treatments, they are still a valuable way to boost the efficacy of these approaches. These therapies take advantage of the… Read More