Great Expectations

An expectation is the feeling or belief that something will or should happen. That sounds good, doesn’t it? But, if we’re being honest, we know that expectations aren’t always reality, and they can lead to disappointment, heartache, and frustration. Our early interactions and life experiences form the way we think about ourselves and others, and…

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Healing Generational Trauma in Families

Families have unique generational dynamics shaped by the experiences, beliefs, and traumas passed down from one generation to the next. According to Counseling Today, “Trauma does not have to be experienced at a community level to affect later generations”. While a family’s history can be beautiful and enriching, it can also perpetuate harmful patterns that…

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Why You Should Consider Group Therapy

Group therapy is a type of therapy in which multiple people gather in a safe and supportive space to discuss and process shared issues, under the guidance of a trained mental health professional. Group therapy can be helpful for those dealing with grief, trauma, divorce, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. Group therapy is also an…

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ADHD in Women

For most people, the phrase “ADHD” conjures the image of a hyperactive eight-year-old boy who runs around the classroom, ignores the teacher’s instructions, and just can’t (or won’t) pay attention. But ADHD is complex – and highly nuanced. Contrary to its name, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder does not refer to a deficit of attention, but…

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