Anxiety or Trauma Triggers

Anxiety or Trauma Triggers

Anxiety is a very common experience for people and can be quite unnerving at times. Typically, the more we expose ourselves to these situations the easier they tend to get. Whereas the more we avoid these things that bring us anxiety the larger the anxiety can get....
Couples Check-Ins

Couples Check-Ins

This month we focus on how you can connect more with your husband, wife, spouse or significant other with one simple weekly task. It’s called the couples check-in. When you think about it, anyone who has worked a job has likely had to attend weekly meetings, huddles,...
Active Listening

Active Listening

Active listening is a method of listening and replying that improves understanding.  It can be one of the first steps we take to reduce tension in a situation and where we can begin to find solutions to problems.  Active listening is when we do not only hear the words...
Addiction and Substance Abuse

Addiction and Substance Abuse

Addiction can involve the use of many different types of substances, including alcohol, opioids, nicotine, marijuana and even addictive behaviors such as gambling.  Studies have shown that addictive behaviors share certain neurological features such as reward and...
Improve your Relationship with your Partner

Improve your Relationship with your Partner

Relationships are not easy, and maintaining one takes work from each person involved.  There are ways to enhance the bond between a couple and it takes commitment, mutual respect and effort.  Every relationship is different, and no relationship is perfect.  However,...
Summer Anxiety

Summer Anxiety

Although summer tends to be seen as a season of joy and happiness, it can surprisingly contribute to increased anxiety.  Warm weather can contribute to health issues including lack of sleep and dehydration.  These can contiribute to the body feeling more stressed and...