One of the most challenging, yet often overlooked family transitions is learning to relate to your son or daughter as an adult rather than as a child. Both parents and adult children often discover that although life has changed, their relationship patterns have not.

Our early relationships help shape how we view ourselves, other people, and the world around us. When childhood experiences involve neglect, emotional invalidation, abuse, bullying, loss, chronic criticism, family conflict, or other distressing events, the emotional impact can continue long after childhood has ended. While the events themselves may be in the past, the nervous system can continue responding as though those experiences are still happening. This is where EMDR ca

We were created for community but at times our internal narratives or heightened expectations keep us from fully experiencing it. Therapy is a helpful tool for individuals experiencing these kinds of burdens who need the encouragement to engage with their relationships in a way that brings emotional freedom.

Every family experiences emotional stress and most people are able to sense the increase in emotional tension within the family, even before anyone says a word. You might feel a shift in your body: a bit of tightness, a faster heartbeat, or a sense of pressure. Bowen Family Systems Theory calls this the family anxiety field. It’s the emotional atmosphere that forms when one or more family members feel upset or anxious.

Anxiety is a natural part of life, but for many, it can be overwhelming at times.