by Jamie Criswell | Jul 16, 2020 | Family
Successful people often have a few common characteristics that have helped them move past their mental roadblocks and into a thriving mindset. There are hundreds of videos and self-help books out there that share success tips and tricks but success boils down to...
by Jamie Criswell | Jun 11, 2020 | Couples Therapy
Hearing is something we do every day. We hear the sound of a lawnmower or the sound of a beeping car horn. Our sense of hearing is not necessarily something that we can just “turn off” – it’s involuntary. On the other hand, active listening is about tuning in to...
by Jamie Criswell | Jul 17, 2019 | Couples Therapy, Family
Even though every relationship has its own strengths and weakness, there are many couples would rank “communication” as a major weakness in their marriage. Some couples might engage in heated conversations that involve cursing, yelling, and degrading...
by Jamie Criswell | Mar 28, 2019 | Couples Therapy
Think about all of the ways your life is enriched through your relationships. Whether romantically involved or bound by friendship, relationships help provide essential support and nourishment in life. It’s no secret that relationships require work. They are...
by Jamie Criswell | Dec 18, 2018 | Wellness
As we are nearing the end of 2018, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past year. Self-reflection can be a helpful tool in assessing what went well and what to change in the new year. Unfortunately, it can turn into negative self-talk about what we...