For many couples, there are times when communication seems extremely risky. Partners withhold information from one another for fear that their partner will become upset or think badly about the other. “I’m afraid he’ll think I’m stupid,” or “She’ll just get mad,” are common statements with some couples. Avoiding conflict keeps the peace in relationship [...]
Divorce seems to be just as common as marriage. In 2008, the divorce rate in America was close to fifty percent. Although divorce seems more common, how to deal with a divorce is anything but common. A divorce is hard on everyone in a family. Children of every age are affected differently by divorce. [...]
Below you will find helpful suggestions to consider when looking for mental health counseling services. Keep in mind that not every counselor will be a good fit for you, so be patient when searching for someone that fits all your criteria. Remember, if you don’t feel comfortable with your counselor, keep looking. A counselor that [...]
Family counseling in Indianapolis has many shapes and sizes. To begin, families are unique and bring various sets of concerns to family counseling. No two families function the same, so the possibilities for families needing family counseling are endless. Some families experience abnormal amounts of conflict and seek family counseling to maintain healthy conflict management. [...]
Irritable or angry mood – irritability, rather than sadness, is often the predominant mood in depressed teens. A depressed teenager may be grumpy, hostile, easily frustrated, or prone to angry outbursts. Unexplained aches and pains – Depressed teens frequently complain about physical ailments such as headaches or stomachaches. If a thorough physical exam does not [...]
It is estimated that 8 million Americans have some type of eating disorder and nearly half of Americans know someone with an eating disorder. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses. While these statistics are alarming, there is help and hope for both those personally struggling with an eating disorder [...]
An alarming and increasing number of teenagers attempt and succeed at suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15 to 24-year-olds. For the overwhelming majority of suicidal teens, depression or another psychological disorder plays a primary role. In depressed teens who also [...]
Many types of loss exist in our world, but death is one of the hardest losses to understand. Many times I am asked questions such as, “why did he have to die?” or “why didn’t I just stay one day longer? Maybe if I was there he wouldn’t have died.” Grief and bereavement can [...]
Teens are under incredible stress. From keeping up in school to friends and peer pressure to and an array extra-curricular activities, teens have many areas in which to excel and feel pressure. Problems with teens can arise when they cannot properly deal with all of the stress they are under. There are several reasons that [...]
Do you ever stop to think about how your attitude affects your children? Do you take your frustrations from a busy day or a problem at work out on your children? How often do you tell your child “no” when your child asks you to play because you think you’re too busy? Are you more [...]