Fall is a time when life can change pace quickly for teens. The school year is fully underway, calendars fill up fast, and the days feel shorter. With all these shifts, many adolescents begin to show new signs of stress, or some patterns that have…
Grief doesn’t come with a roadmap. It can show up unexpectedly and linger far longer and in ways you do not expect. Sometimes it’s the loss of a loved one. Other times, it’s a change in identity, a relationship ending, or the quiet sadness that…
Strong relationships are not built overnight.. They grow through care, communication, curiosity, and regular attention. That’s where relationship check-ins come in. When life feels busy (especially in early fall, when schedules fill up fast), it’s easy for partners to shift into autopilot—talking mostly about chores,…
When we think about trauma, we often focus on how it impacts our emotions. But trauma doesn’t just stay in your thoughts. It shows up in your body too. Your nervous system is one of the main places where trauma leaves its mark. This can…
In a high-stakes legal development, via the case of Chiles v Salazar et al., the U.S. Supreme Court is now reviewing whether states have the right to ban conversion therapy. Specifically, the Supreme Court is examining Colorado’s enactment of the Minor Therapy Conversion Law, which…
Starting therapy can bring up a lot of emotions. Maybe you’re feeling nervous or unsure about how it’s all going to go. Maybe you’re excited and ready to get support but still have questions about what actually happens. That’s completely okay. It’s a big step,…
