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Weddings are wonderful, exchanging vows and sharing your joy with family and friends. A day to look forward to and a day to remember. Setting the stage for a singular celebration takes a lot of effort, perhaps as long as a year of planning for that one magical day. All the days that follow need planning too….
Many people have suffered trauma at some time during their lifetimes. Abuse from one’s past, witnessing of a crime, or serving in the armed forces can all lead to trauma that develops into a wide variety of mental disorders. The most common of these disorders is post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. Individuals with PTSD may…
Psychological testing for developmentally disabled children takes many forms. Some test a child’s intellect. Some test a child’s reading comprehension. Some test a child’s motor skills. In addition, exploring a child’s creativity can unlock secrets and provide safe havens. This is where Edith Kramer shines. Edith Kramer (1916-2014) was a psychoanalyst and an artist from Austria….
Forgiveness of self and others is one of the most important concepts in spiritual and psychological thought. Some say that forgiveness just happens as a gift from God; others say that it’s an incredibly difficult process that you must do alone. It turns out that embracing forgiveness occurs in all sorts of individual ways, and…
You’ve found that perfect partner you want to spend the rest of your life with. But before you two head to the altar, you both should consider getting premarital counseling. Premarital counseling is a great idea for new couples as it helps determine role expectations, family goals and helps foster communication skills. It can also help…
Does social media make us depressed? What do you think? You would actually be quite surprised. How much time does the average person invest on social media? How often are you looking at your phone just scrolling through Facebook or Instagram? Think back to how your life was before smartphones and before all these social…
Family counseling is an effective avenue for a family to build communication tools to resolve conflicts and challenges. A family is a system of individual parts that needs to work simultaneously to maintain healthy relationships and stay together. All members of the family should attend counseling sessions in order to make progress with challenges. An effective…
Understanding the psychology of a child can be a tall order for most parents and understandably so. Especially in today’s fast-paced, multitasking society where we have to balance work with school bus times, family meals, sports practices, homework assistance, family gatherings, and once in every super blue moon maybe even five minutes to ourselves for a Sudoku…
Life can bring challenges that are hard to overcome. Loved ones pass away. Daily setbacks in personal and business relationships might create feelings of depression and sadness. Stressors can wreak havoc on your emotional life and can cause you to act out. These emotions hinder you daily. Repressed anger could suddenly make you lash out…
Psychological evaluation is the process by which a mental health professional assesses an individual’s psychological functioning. An evaluation can help your therapist determine if anything is occurring in your psychological life that is preventing you from thinking or behaving in constructive, healthy ways. Stonebriar Counseling Associates provides a full range of psychological evaluation services. An evaluation…
