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Dreams are wonderful to have; yet, people often struggle to connect with partners or even acknowledge those dreams themselves, especially if feeling over committed in over areas of life. If you’re devoted to work and your partner, committing to a dream can feel overwhelming.
Read MoreHAPPY PRIDE MONTH Y’ALL!! Around the world, June is Pride Month for LGBT+ community. I hope that you’ve had the chance to celebrate yourself or loved ones everyday this year, but also hope that you have the time to do so publicly this month with all the Pride Celebrations that are taking place!
Read MoreImpulse control is an essential skill for completing daily tasks. Impulse control takes place in our prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain that manages executive functions. Children’s brains are continually growing and certain activities can help facilitate growth.
Read MoreHey it’s Brittany with #weekendvibes! School is out, temperatures are rising and vacation vibes are all around! Summer is officially here, and there are a number of activities to do in our beautiful city. Discovery green is a free option, that offers different things to do for all ages.
Read MoreAs the heat is turning up with the weather, try out something new that will help to turn up the heat between you and your partner! June’s position of the month is the Hot Hip Hinge. Sexual experiences are not only a great time to physically and emotionally connect with your partner, but it can also be a great time to get in a workout/cardio!
Read MoreDo you ever find yourself listening to a story from a friend or colleague, hearing their emotional experience of anger, frustration, indignation, excitement, hope, etc., and wondering how in the world they are arriving at the conclusions they’ve reached? Can you picture yourself thinking, “Wow, that was really cool of her” just as your friend is saying, “Can you believe how rude she was?” Or maybe you’re not the third party hearing this story from a friend – maybe you’re living it.
Read MoreDoes your child struggle with back to school jitters? Is your child entering kindergarten next year and unsure of what to expect? Or, would you like your child to freshen up on some skills before returning to school? Heights Family Counseling’s child and adolescent therapists, Rachel Ealy and Kristin Tallackson, are leading a school readiness camp this summer!
Read MoreThis week we are on to date number seven: growth and spirituality. This chapter focuses on finding shared meaning within your relationship and discussing how each of you can accommodate for growth/change.
Read MoreThis week we are on to date number six: fun and adventure! The Gottmans’ and Abrams’ discuss the vital importance play has in a relationship, stating that couples who play together, stay together. And, play is not just for children – our sense of adventure and need for play, never goes away. This date focuses on gaining a better understanding of what play means for your partner and what the two of you might enjoy doing together. Questions to discuss on this date might be: When was the last time you felt excited or curious while you were with your partner?
Read MoreMay’s highlighted position of the month is the Beautiful Behind, which is a variation of the reverse cowgirl position. A sexual experience a great time to physically and emotionally connect with your partner, but it can also be a great time to get in a workout/cardio!
Read MoreThere are times when I find myself wondering how I’m going to [fill in the blank]. How am I going to finish my work and still get home in time to walk the dog and cook dinner? How am I going to take care of my aging parents and in-laws?
Read MoreThis week we are on to date number five: family and children(?). This chapter hones in on the importance of talking about family desires within your relationship. “What’s most important is that you talk about what family means and what you both want your family to look like and be like.”
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