There are few things a therapist fears more than the client who walks through our door, barely clinging to hope, who has attempted suicide in the past or who has suicidal urges now. While we’re
Summer in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, in general, can feel much different than in other parts of the country. While many people want to experience as much outdoor activity as possible while the sun is shining, the
It’s finally the time that many of us have been waiting for—summer! The days are longer, warmer, and brighter, and we can enjoy more of what the PNW has to offer. This summer offers us
This May, many high school seniors will be thinking about graduation and leaving their homes to attend college. Last year looked very different, with school-aged children and teens moving to virtual classrooms and online learning. It was a new
None of us need a reminder that last year was arguably one of the hardest for many all around the world. People were challenged in ways that tested their patience, their wallets, and the strength of bonds that
Stress. It’s a feeling, a physiological response, a state of being, and a burden that often makes us feel powerless. Stress is the natural response generated by our body and brain when we feel overwhelmed
Our lives begin within a system; one most often made up of parents, family friends, aunts and uncles, cousins, peers, and siblings. Our siblings are often our first friends, our first role models, and our first exposure to arguments
In 2020, our options turned from nearly limitless to severely limited in terms of ways to spend our holidays. For many who remain immunocompromised or are otherwise taking precautions with social gatherings, gone are the days of having to create an hourly schedule
The friendships we establish in childhood form the basis for the relationships we develop as we grow older and our lives become more complex. We often find our first real friendships in the formative years
We all strive to have supportive and beneficial relationships – whether those relationships are business, friendships or romantic. That said, cultivating and maintaining positive relationships is not always easy. Relationships take work and it can
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women From the dawn of civilization to date, women have existed in patriarchal societies, often oppressed and ill-treated in institutions created by men, to favor men. In
The holidays are upon us. What this means may be varied for different people, whether we’re readying ourselves for the rush of shopping and preparations for parties and feasts, or gearing up for the first
