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The SIX Stages Of Grief And Finding Meaning

The recent passing of my grandmother (at the age of 106!) has been a time of reflection for me. I’m very lucky that I’m not overly devastated by the loss, and I’m quickly moving through the stages of grief. However, it got me thinking that an overview of the original five stages of grief (as […]

11 Tips For Re-Entering The Workforce After Time Away

It’s quite common for people who have taken time away from work to be stay-at-home parents to eventually return to the workforce. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 50% of working moms who left their jobs to care for their family decide to go back to work. But, that transition is not always simple and […]

Can Mindfulness Help With Your Depression?

If you or a loved-one has experienced depression, you might have noticed that negative thoughts (‘I am a failure’, ‘I am worthless’, etc) tend to start a spiral reaction of negative moods and negative sensations like sluggishness and fatigue. The challenge is that even after this episode has passed, new research is showing that a […]

Is Your Marriage On The Brink? Can It Be Saved?

If you or your spouse are considering divorce, but are not completely sure that’s the best path, there is a new opportunity called Discernment Counseling. It’s a chance to slow down, take a breath, and look at your options for your marriage.It will help you: Gain clarity and confidence about what steps to take with […]

Tips For Helping Your Child Transition To Middle School

While most children are excited about entering middle school, some are apprehensive. And, most parents are more worried about the transition than their children. Here are some important tips to remember as your child is transitioning from elementary school to middle school. Parents want to know what they can do to help ensure the transition […]

Overview: Master List Of Resources

Below is an easy-to-review master list of all the articles and resources available:ArticlesHumanistic TherapyFamily Systems TherapyTeen ViolenceWhat Are Risk AssessmentsPost Traumatic Stress DisorderIntegrated Psychotherapy For Offenders With Antisocial Personality DisorderBipolar DisorderParenting After DivorceCollaborative LawGuest Writer ArticlesNavigating Child CustodyMediation For Developing A Parenting PlanWhat Is Mediation?A Team Approach To Reunification TherapyWhat Is Psychodynamic Therapy?What Is Cognitive […]

Humanistic Therapy

Humanistic therapy is a positive approach to psychotherapy that focuses on a person’s individual nature. Humanistic therapy looks at the whole person, both from the therapist’s view as well as from the perspective of the individual observing their own behavior. This approach allows the individual to explore how they feel in the here and now, […]

Family Systems Therapy

Family systems therapy is based on Murray Bowen’s family systems theory, which holds that individuals are inseparable from their network of relationships. Furthermore, it is a branch of psychotherapy that works with families and couples to nurture change and development. Family systems therapy emphasizes family relationships as an important factor in psychological health. This therapy […]

Teen Violence

Written by Dr. Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones(Previously published in Lawyers Weekly in 2008)The group dynamics and individual factors of teen violenceMatthew Silliman’s death has everyone thinking; how could such a horrible crime be perpetrated by such young people? Four teenagers allegedly kidnapped, tortured, and killed Matthew, and he was thought to be their friend. A major issue […]

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