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Apologies are powerful. They can heal wounds, rebuild bridges, and soften hardened hearts. But not all apologies are created equal — and not every apology leads to reconciliation. Understanding the different types of apologies helps us navigate what forgiveness really means and why it doesn’t always restore a relationship to its original form.
Read MoreMidlife is often described as a season of transition—a time when many women juggle the demands of career, parenting (or even caregiving for aging parents), relationships, and personal goals. Alongside these responsibilities, women in their 40s and 50s often experience significant physical and hormonal changes that can impact both body and mind.
Read MorePeriodically, I’ll share 3 episodes from a variety of my favorite shows; sometimes an episode is from a whole series that revolves around psychology or counseling, and sometimes it’s just a one-off mental health-focused episode in a series about something totally different! Either way, my sincere hope is that these stories can provide you with some mix of comfort, validation, enlightenment, and enjoyment.
Read MorePeriodically, I’ll share 3 episodes from a variety of my favorite shows; sometimes an episode is from a whole series that revolves around psychology or counseling, and sometimes it’s just a one-off mental health-focused episode in a series about something totally different! Either way, my sincere hope is that these stories can provide you with some mix of comfort, validation, enlightenment, and enjoyment.
Read MorePerimenopause is a natural stage in life, but for many women, it can also be one of the most confusing and emotionally challenging. While most people associate perimenopause with hot flashes and irregular periods, fewer are prepared for how significantly it can affect mental health. At Heights Family Counseling, we want women to know they are not alone in this experience—and that support is available.
Read MoreThe mental health impact of political changes can be intense. Sadness, fear, relief, anger, or numbness are common and valid responses. Our brain has one of three responses to a perceived threat or uncertainty: fight, flight, or freeze. People often feel directly affected or unsafe for a number of reasons, particularly due to the chronic uncertainty which can lead to emotional fatigue or burnout. During this time of change, it’s so important to take care of your mental health.
Read MoreNot all narcissists are loud or attention-seeking. Some are quiet, self-deprecating, emotionally fragile—or at least, that’s how they present. This is the covert narcissist: the one who flies under the radar but can leave you feeling like you’re always apologizing, second-guessing yourself, or emotionally drained.
Read MoreThe word narcissist gets thrown around a lot these days. And while not every self-centered or difficult person qualifies for a clinical diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), many people exhibit narcissistic traits that can be emotionally exhausting to navigate—especially if they're in your family.
Read MoreIf you have a family member who seems to swing between intense closeness and sudden hostility, leaves you feeling like you're walking on eggshells, or regularly blames you for emotional upsets, you may have wondered: Is this just conflict, or is there something deeper going on?
Read MoreWelcome to Part 2 of my Top 20 17 10 Reads of 2022-23, also known as my learning journey. If you missed Part 1, you can find the first group of the collection here. It’s worth noting that many of these books are not how-to’s. I read several memoirs and a handful of fiction, because we can learn a lot from the stories people tell. I invite you to open your heart and mind, and allow yourself to consider expanding your views on these crucial topics of our shared humanity.
Read MoreI think we can all agree on one thing: we’re tired. Between work deadlines, family obligations, the discipline of caring for ourselves and our homes, it’s easy to feel like there’s nothing left to give at the end of the day. And if all of that wasn't enough, we cannot discount the toll of almost boundary-less electronic communication bidding for our attention.
Read MoreChoosing a therapist that is right for you is so imperative and a lot of people do not know where to start in their research. Different clinicians have different letters after their name, and to someone that is not in the field, those letters can sort of just look like alphabet soup. The letters indicate the degrees, licenses, and certifications that therapists decided to pursue and can be a great starting point in determining if the professional is qualified to show up for your unique needs.
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