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Gratitude

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

Issues: benefits, gratitude, happiness, health, joy, relationships, Thanksgiving

Article by Rian Razo, MA Gratitude is defined by the Oxford dictionary as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” With Thanksgiving approaching, it is the perfect time to practice gratitude. The holidays bring on family togetherness and memories. Simultaneously, the holidays can bring on feelings of grief, […]

Why We Need Each Other

Tuesday, June 28th, 2022

Issues: connection, health, loneliness, relationships, social connections

by Jody Pierce, LCSW, ED As humans, we are born with the innate need to connect and form relationships. Having social connections and healthy relationships help us in every way; emotionally, physically, and cognitively. While eating our vegetables and getting exercise improves our health, building supportive relationships also makes a big difference in our mental […]

Couples in Quarantine

Friday, March 27th, 2020

Issues: couples, COVID-19, gratitude, healthy relationships, marriage, quarantine, relationships, self-care

Wise words from Lauren Cloud, LMFT We have all had to face drastic changes these last few days and weeks. You may have found yourself wondering, “How can I be stuck with my partner in the same space for this long without killing them?” I will go through a few suggestions for maintaining some sense […]

Increasing Parent/Child Connectivity

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Issues: beyond consequences, communication, connection, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emotions, Heather Forbes, parent/child, parenting, relationships

By Leslie Larsen, LCSW Summertime is a great time to reconnect with your children! As I hit the trail for a quick jog I was engrossed in the beauty of Colorado at this time of year. For several moments I was flooded with visualizations of children and parents playing together. Suddenly I hear a boy […]

Violence Prevention Begins with Knowledge

Monday, October 12th, 2015

Issues: domestic violence, help, prevention, relationships, risk

By Lauren Johnson, MSW October is Domestic Violence Awareness & National Bullying Prevention Month. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), violence in intimate relationships accounts for 15% of all violent crime. Many still think of domestic violence only as it relates to physical assaults, however violence in intimate relationships often also includes […]

Wellness Seminars: Raising Awareness of Mental Health & Wellness

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014

Issues: emotions, mental health month, no cost, relationships, seminars, stress, substance abuse

May is Mental Health Month! We are offering four noon seminars at NO COST! Get more info here…

2014 Healthy Relationships Group!

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

Issues: 2014, assertiveness, couples, DBT, group, relationships, social skills

Are you interested in learning how to develop healthy relationships and have more effective interpersonal skills? If so, this group is for you! This 12-week group is a composite of social skills training, assertiveness training and listening and negotiation skills, taking from the Dialectical Behavior Skill set to allow for an in depth look at […]