Do’s and Don’ts for Conversations on Kid-Free Date Nights
This blog exceprt was originally published in an article by Amy Gabriel titled “Move over Zoom and Facetime, Date Night is Back” for New Orleans Magainze, September 2022. You can read the digital article here. The kids are happy at home with the babysitter, and you are out on the town with your significant other. How […]
How can parents better prioritize their children’s mental health this school year?
As an adolescent therapist, I often make light of the fact that my work schedule revolves around high school football coaches or dance team competitions. I half-jokingly express my frustration to others that the biggest threat and obstacle to continuing progress with my clients is a change in their extracurricular activities. My consistent busiest time […]
A Letter of Advice to High School Graduates
Picture This: Your hometown high school has invited you back to graduation. You’ve been asked to give that iconic annual keynote address to this sea of graduates. What would you say to them? Or better yet, like me, you have a kid about to go off to college. What parting words would you like to […]
Are You Prioritizing Your Relationship?
If I had a dollar for every time a couple told me they were in a funk and they were not feeling “in love” in their relationship, I could take a trip to Europe! How do relationships get to this yucky spot of not feeling in love…. losing connection & emotional responsiveness? Couples get stuck […]
Counseling Awareness Month
April is Counseling Awareness Month, which was established as an annual event by the American Counseling Association (ACA) in 2002. This time is set aside to not only honor those professionals who do the work, but to help people understand what counseling is and how it can benefit them. What Is Relationship Therapy? Many people […]
Spring Teletherapy CEUs Workshop in Ethics, Diagnosis, & Family Therapy
Spring Teletherapy CEUs Workshop in Ethics, Diagnosis, & Family Therapy (4.5 hrs) A training course for LPCs and LMFTs in Louisiana with Three (3) 1.5-hour CEU sessions conducted live by Zoom (4.5hrs total). Join Dr. Roy A. Salgado & Dr. Matt Morris for their spring workshop, providing clinicians with the necessary skills for telemental health. […]
Things Young Adults Should Understand about Parental Wounds
The family system is the fundamental unit of society, with the parent-child relationship perhaps being the most influential in the group. The parent-child relationship is where we learn the basic but incredibly important parts of being a human person, from how to talk to how to function in the real world. For many people, family […]
Counselor Wellness
Self Care… For the Body Click here to download slides Law & Ethics Conference 2/11/2022
How Couples Can Utilize Teletherapy to Fit Their Busy Schedules
It’s easy to see the benefits of therapy has on a couple. Therapy provides you with a chance to discuss your feelings and concerns in a safe space with a professional trained in facilitating dialogue. It is also a process, so it is unlikely that everything will be wrapped up after one session. Sometimes, though, […]
3 Ways to Stop Fighting with Your Teen
3 Ways to Stop Fighting with Your Teen by: Jazmin Gutierrez Adolescence is characterized by striving for independence during a stage in which the majority of their life is out of their control. Teenagers are frustrated by this, and often try to gain a sense of control in any way they can. Parents serve as […]