If you’re like many couples out there, this coronavirus and the accompanying lockdown has been challenging for your marriage. You’ve seen other couples enjoying the extended time together but you find yourself desperate for time … Read More
How do you know if you need counseling?
Many people like the idea of counseling and support the increase in mental health awareness that’s happening in our society. They know people need help to better understand themselves. People need guidance and tools. People … Read More
Resolving Conflict: The Aftermath of a Fight
by Sara Graves, LPC This is a common sentiment shared in a counselor’s office. Couples frequently seek therapy because they’ve been fighting about the same two or three things over and over again, and they … Read More
Anxiety and Sleep: “I’m so anxious, why can’t I sleep?”
by Megan Coggins, LPC Have you ever woken up with a racing heart or racing thoughts at some dark hour in the night? Your bed no longer provides the comfort it once did to lull you back to … Read More
Secure Attachment: Parenting Strategies
Secure Attachment & Strategies for Fostering Healthy Attachment with Children by Megan Coggins Signs of secure attachment are able to emotionally connect in relationships and deal with adversity and difficult times without retreating or becoming … Read More
Disorganized Attachment Style
Disorganized Attachment Style by Megan Coggins Did you have a parent who became enraged when you sang “too loudly”, or were you hit after requesting a hug? Children who develop what Bowlby called a … Read More
Avoidant Attachment Style
Avoidant Attachment Style by Megan Coggins You were given every opportunity to succeed; you had a roof over your head, food on the table, and two parents at home who loved you. Your family … Read More
Anxious Attachment Style
Anxious Attachment Style by Megan Coggins Attachment to our parents comes about from a variety of situations and scenarios. There is no such thing as a perfect parent, but the behavior and attitude that … Read More
Attachment: Overview and Developmental Process
What Is Attachment and How Does It Impact Parenting and Relationships? by Megan Coggins How does attachment develop? Attachment is a powerful bond that began before you were born. The bond only continues as … Read More
Boundary Issues with Self-Part 5 of 5
Boundary Issues in Marriage This is part 5 of a 5-part series on Boundaries by Megan Coggins. Read Part 1 (Boundary Issues with Family) here. Read Part 2 (Boundary Issues with Friends) here. Read Part … Read More