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 […]
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Couples in Quarantine
Friday, March 27th, 2020Wise 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 […]
Read more...Increasing Parent/Child Connectivity
Monday, July 18th, 2016By 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 […]
Read more...Violence Prevention Begins with Knowledge
Monday, October 12th, 2015By 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 […]
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