Breakups and divorces often signify more than the end of a relationship; they can disrupt our sense of safety, identity, and self-worth. Regardless of whether the ending came as a shock or was anticipated, the emotional aftermath can feel overwhelming. Grief, shame, anger, and confusion can cloud our everyday lives and linger longer than we...

You were doing just fine. Then something happened. A car crash. An assault. A breakup that blindsided you. One moment — one terrifying, overwhelming, or heartbreaking moment — and everything changed. Even though it's over, your body and brain keep reliving it. You replay it at night or during random quiet moments. Maybe it's not every day, but...

As a parent, you want to give your child a better life than you had. You want to be patient, nurturing, emotionally available, and safe. And yet, despite your best intentions, you may sometimes find yourself reacting in ways that surprise or scare you. Maybe it’s yelling when you swore you wouldn’t—shutting down during conflict. Feeling...

When past pain keeps interrupting your present connection. You’re in a conversation with your partner, and suddenly, without warning, one of you shuts down, explodes in anger, or walks away in silence. It started as a simple disagreement… but now you’re both flooded, confused, and disconnected. Again. Sound familiar? For many couples, these...

A path toward healing what feels broken, together. Infidelity. Emotional betrayal. Secrets that shattered trust. Few things cut deeper in a relationship than discovering that the person you trusted most has lied, cheated, or emotionally checked out. Whether it was a one-time event or a long-term deception, betrayal can leave lasting wounds in...

It can be hard to watch your child struggle with anxiety, especially when you're doing everything you know how to do, and it still doesn’t seem to help. Maybe your child is afraid to be away from you, avoids school or social situations, complains of tummy aches, or gets easily overwhelmed by small changes. Childhood anxiety can show up in...

Helping your child heal from the inside out—before the symptoms take root. As parents, we all want our kids to feel safe, confident, and able to handle life’s ups and downs. But what happens when your child seems stuck—emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, or acting out—and nothing you try seems to help? If you’ve noticed changes in your child’s...

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach. One that was originally developed to help individuals process trauma. While it has gained considerable recognition for treating adults, a growing body of research and clinical experience suggests that EMDR can also be highly beneficial for children. In this blog...