Understanding Trauma

This week Orlando trauma therapist Kelli Skorman talks about how childhood trauma can effect us and the hope that comes from receiving trauma therapy.   Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or simply not yourself? Do you find yourself avoiding situations that could trigger flashbacks of a past event?  Your feelings may be explained by a […]

Depression: It May Not Look Like You’d Expect

Depression often goes unrecognized by the individual experiencing it and those around them. This week Orlando counselor Risa Bos, MA, LMHC shares the symptoms of depression and some tips for preventing depression from taking a stronghold on one’s life. We are sad as a society.  Many of us feel weighed down by the demands of […]

5 Ways to Improve Communication and Connection with Teenagers

The parent/teen relationship can be a challenging path to navigate.  This week Orlando Child Therapist Jessica Conaway shares 5 ways you can improve communication and increase connection with your teenager. Many Parents struggle to get through to their teenagers. They often describe their teens as being from another planet due to barriers in the communication […]

Two Simple Word Changes to Make Life Easier

Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches tools for breaking problems down into smaller parts and changing negative thought patterns resulting in greater life satisfaction .  This week Orlando Therapist Krista Bringley discusses how word choice impacts our motivation to follow through on goals and how to get started on a path toward more productive self-talk. If you’ve been feeling defeated or […]

Support and Community Could Be the Missing Piece to Lasting Change

Support and Community could be the missing piece to lasting change. This week Tracy Rickard, Orlando Women’s Stress-Reset Wellness Coach explains how authentic understanding can be the key to reaching your health and happiness goals. I recently watched a video that rang SO true for me that I couldn’t wait to share my big ‘Aha’ moment […]

Addiction: The Secret Shame

    It’s been called “the monkey on your back” and other phrases that suggest the seemingly unshakeable hold of addiction.  Just when you think you’ve kicked it, it’s back again and you find yourself discouraged, full of shame and even hopeless.  Alcoholism and addiction are an epidemic in our society, with people falling into self-medicating […]