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Couples Therapy…. EFT Style
What is EFT- Emotional Focus Therapy? Emotional Focus therapy is a well-known humanistic and experiential approach created by Dr. Sue Johnson in the 1980s. EFT
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,
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.
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
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
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
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
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
A Journey Through Cancer
Life can have a funny way of sneaking up on you. Just when things feel like they are on track, something big comes out of
Counselor Wellness
Self Care… For the Body Click here to download slides Law & Ethics Conference 2/11/2022