by Jamie Criswell | Jan 31, 2020 | Family
Relationships are hard. Family dynamics can be complicated. And when everyone in your family has their own personality, a unique set of personal values and wants to be independent? Well, life can get complicated sometimes. When families enter therapy, they commit... 
by Jamie Criswell | Aug 15, 2019 | parenting
Adolescence is a beautiful yet challenging time of change. As a result, if you think about all of the social and academic pressures topped with hormonal shifts, it’s no wonder why it can be difficult for teens to adjust! The good news is that if they seem emotionally... 
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 | Jun 12, 2019 | Family, Wellness
“You run like a girl…Man up!… Real men don’t cry…” Unfortunately, you’ve likely heard one of these stereotypical insults before. They might seem benign on the surface. But, gender stereotypes are very limiting. They can be quite harmful to our personal health and... 
by Jamie Criswell | Apr 25, 2019 | Wellness
‘I just feel like my feelings are a nuisance.’ ‘I don’t know what to do with what I feel.’ ‘I push down my feelings all the time because I don’t have it as bad as other people.’ I hear these messages daily. Feelings can be complex and depending on the messages we’ve...