by Kayla Coughlan | Nov 16, 2020 | Blog, Family, Managing Feelings, Uncategorized
The Thanksgiving holiday is approaching us! Thanksgiving is a time for showing gratitude to our family, friends, and close loved ones. In traditional American households, we spend the holiday giving thanks, saying grace, and preparing for the new year. Similarly,...
by Kayla Coughlan | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Health, Managing Feelings, Uncategorized
Self care is all about setting and honoring personal boundaries. Practicing self care can seem difficult at times in an ongoing, fast paced world, especially during the holiday season. It can easily become overlooked and neglected during the busy (and sometimes...
by Kayla Coughlan | Oct 23, 2020 | Anger, Anxiety, Blog, Depression, Family, General, Health, Managing Feelings, Mental Health Counselor Wilmington NC, Parenting, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma, Uncategorized
The weight of the world is enough as an adult; but as a teenager? It’s even more overwhelming. Teens are faced with pressures from all angles. To name a few, school, friendships, romance, family, jobs, drugs, and body changes are heavy on teens’ minds. On top of...
by Kayla Coughlan | Oct 8, 2020 | Anxiety, Couples/Marriage, Depression, General, Health, Managing Feelings, Mental Health Counselor Wilmington NC, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma, Trauma / PTSD, Uncategorized
Therapy is a transformative experience that requires the right personality fit between client and clinician. Beyond that, trust and rapport are what drive a successful therapeutic relationship. Notice that I didn’t say therapy was always a comfortable experience. To...
by Kayla Coughlan | Sep 7, 2020 | Addiction, Anxiety, Blog, Couples/Marriage, Family, General, Health, Managing Feelings, Mental Health Counselor Wilmington NC, Parenting, Recovery, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma, Trauma / PTSD
Let’s talk about family. Family roles may be a phrase that feels very light as it is commonly used. We’re here to talk about the negative side of family roles and the impact they can have on a family. Family roles can be a sign or symptom of a...
by Kayla Coughlan | Aug 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog, Depression, Family, General, Health, Managing Feelings, Mental Health Counselor Wilmington NC, Therapy
Sometimes the term Self Care can be a little intimidating. Because not everyone likes the face masks, bubble baths, or essential oils that typically come to mind when this term is mentioned. These things might actually turn some people away. We wanted to break self...
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