Perhaps one of the toughest things about lockdown for many of us is not being able to see our friends or family. This can take a real toll on our mental health, so it’s important that we try to stay
How to Use the Aftermath of a Fight to Repair Your Relationship
As humans, we struggle to let go of a memory until we’ve emotionally digested it. It’s likely this has led to our survival as a species. Our brains remain hypervigilant to the things we deem unsafe. As a result, we
Get outside this weekend! Here’s a nice hiking check-list to get you started
Heading out for a day hike is a delightful way to explore nature with friends and family, or even by yourself. Whether you want to go deep into the mountains or stay closer to home, the places to go are numerous;
Manage Conflict: The Aftermath of a Fight
Close quarters, lack of clear guidance, constant changes and children perpetually underfoot have left many parents scrambling to navigate the complicated process of agreeing on rules. Bridging the parental divide might feel especially frustrating and confusing right now. “Given the
How to host a virtual game night
It’s been a hard few weeks, and you may be experiencing some stress, loneliness, or both. Playing board games with friends and family can be one of the best ways to feel connected and relieve that stress. But many of
Building Developmental Relationships With Young People During COVID-19
Search Institute’s research is demonstrating that when young people experience developmental relationships with parents, educators, youth program staff, and other adults their outcomes are better, their risk behaviors are lower, and they are more likely to be on the path
How to Get Out of an Abusive Relationship
Getting out of an abusive relationship isn’t easy, but you deserve to live free of fear. Here’s how to find help for abused and battered women. If you’re in an abusive relationship Why doesn’t she just leave? It’s the question many
Helpless and Afraid – Handling Your Anxiety around a Loved One Who is Hospitalized
By Sara Ali, LPC-I, MS, Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. Is this story familiar to you? Malaika’s mom hasn’t been feeling well and was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. She gets the dreaded call that her mom is having difficulty breathing and is
Covid 19 Isolation: Tips for Reaching Out to Friends Experiencing Domestic Abuse
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Losing a Loved One During the Pandemic
By Sara Ali, LPC-I, MS, Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. As we all move through this pandemic, it is highly likely that we have lost a loved one or know someone who has lost a loved one. COVID-19 has changed the way