Family dynamics can add another layer to holiday tension. It’s one thing when it’s your own family, but it’s another when it’s your partner’s family, especially if those relationships are unhealthy or strained. Navigating family dynamics can be especially tricky during the holidays, but here are some steps to preserve your peace, and your relationship.
Read MoreCouples therapy is good for helping partners build friendship and shared meaning, improve connection, and healthy conflict management. However, not all couples should go to therapy. When is couples therapy contraindicated? And what to do instead.
Read MoreAs holidays fast approach, I wanted to share some thoughts and strategies for managing all of the juxtaposing emotional experiences and extra stress this season may bring.
Read MoreThese well-intentioned clichés may sound comforting at first glance, but they oversimplify the complex process of healing and can invalidate the experiences of individuals struggling with trauma and PTSD.
Read MoreWould you be surprised if I told you that even if your therapist doesn’t accept insurance, that your insurance company may cover all, or a portion of your therapy services? Out of network benefits pay the client back for services, instead of paying the provider.
Read More6 Reasons it's worth it to skip using your insurance for mental health treatment.
Read MoreWe invite EMDR trained therapists working toward EMDRIA certification to drop into one of our 90-minute EMDR consultation groups before the end of the year.
Read MoreSea Glass turned 4 years old this summer! (Can you believe that?! Some days it doesn’t seem real to me.) I wanted to celebrate our birthday with you by doing what I sometimes call a “4x4.” Here's 4 fun facts, 4 things I'm thankful for, 4 ways we've grown, and 4 things I've learned.
Read MoreResearch shows four distinct patterns of unhealthy communication can predict the end of a romantic relationship. Being able to identify “the Four Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse” in your own communication is the first step towards replacing these patterns with healthier communication skills.
Read MoreIf you're on the hunt for a therapist, you may be feeling stuck or unsure of where to start. Chances are if you’re searching for support, you’re already stressed, overwhelmed, or struggling in some area of your life and this process can sometimes feel like one more hurdle to healing. We get it. We’re here to guide you through the process. Here are five steps to finding a right fit therapist…
Read MoreIt’s our mission to empower people to heal from trauma and cultivate healthy relationships. Announcing our lineup of spring 2024 virtual support groups and workshops, facilitated by licensed mental health specialists. We hope to see you soon!
Read MoreDid you know that before I was a counselor, my first career was in event planning? Fast forward 10 years: I’m so excited to come full circle and announce that Sea Glass is hosting our first two mental health workshops in a few weeks, and I’d love for you to be there!
Read MoreToday’s post is a little more on the personal side. I’ve been keeping a secret for a while - I was asked to be a guest on The Healing Art of Being You podcast to talk about sex therapy from a Christian perspective! And the episode dropped last week! I love the title they came up with for our episode: “Divinely Designed for Pleasure.”
Read MorePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex and debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. However, it often goes unnoticed or misdiagnosed. But how does something that is both so common and serious get overlooked so often?
Read MoreIn the realm of relationships, it's crucial to recognize the ways in which we may inadvertently sabotage our own connections. Sometimes, our own behaviors and patterns can undermine the love and intimacy we desire.
Read MorePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex condition that can manifest in various ways. While many people associate PTSD with flashbacks and nightmares, there are several unexpected symptoms that often go unrecognized.
Read MoreIn the realm of mental health, spiritual depression is a lesser-known but significant aspect that affects many individuals. It can manifest as a profound sense of emptiness, disconnection, and a lack of purpose or meaning in life.
Read MoreLike many other mental health conditions, depression and burnout can manifest with overlapping symptoms, which is why it’s important to connect with a licensed mental health professional to help you clarify whether your low emotional state is due to depression or burnout - and whether you’re dealing with a mental health condition, or occupational hazard that could lead to one.
Read MoreEmotional infidelity is a non-sexual relationship between two individuals who share signs of emotional intimacy between partners in a relationship.
Read MoreYou thought everything was going perfectly, but then out of nowhere, everything came crashing down. You're having a hard time believing this could be your reality.
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