relationship and family

Helping Children Deal with Grief and Loss

Posted: August 04, 2015 by Kaleigh Doncheck

One of the most common questions I’ve received is how to help children and teens deal with grief and loss. Often parents and caregivers understandably feel overwhelmed by their own emotions and struggle to support their child through the grieving process. Sometimes parents don’t want to upset their child and are unsure of how to explain death in a way that will make sense, especially when children are younger.

Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, life transition

DIY Couples Therapy: 5 Ways to Keep Your Momentum Going Outside of the Therapist’s Office

Posted: July 22, 2015 by miranda@livinggroovecounseling.com

So you made the decision and commitment to go to couples therapy. You've done the work, improved communication, and you've met all sorts of relationship goals.  Now the daunting question: How can we maintain all of this progress outside the therapist office?

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DIY Couples Therapy: 5 Ways to Keep Your Momentum Going Outside of the Therapist's Office

Posted: July 22, 2015 by miranda@livinggroovecounseling.com

So you made the decision and commitment to go to couples therapy. You've done the work, improved communication, and you've met all sorts of relationship goals.  Now the daunting question: How can we maintain all of this progress outside the therapist office?

Tags: relationship and family

Your Brain

Posted: April 20, 2015 by Amanda Feaver, MA, LPC

Since our brain drives us, it’s important to understand it. If you're interested in your brain and you haven't read Mindsight by Dr. Daniel Siegel, you should. (Siegel is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute.)

Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, anxiety, addiction and behavior

Learn to Set Boundaries

Posted: March 12, 2015 by info@uncommonlovepdx.com

Most of us never learn to say no. We worry that saying no will seem rude, inconsiderate, or mean. We think if we say no we risk belonging, community, friendship, and love.

The truth is, healthy boundaries actually increase trust in relationships. Being able to speak, hear, and respect boundaries creates a deeper level of intimacy in relationships, whether friends, coworkers, or family members.

Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family