Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTS3 days ago5 minA Whole New World and A Search for Purpose“But who cares, no big deal, I want more.” Ariel had “gizmos and gadgets a-plenty, whozits and whatzits galore, and even 20 thingamabobs”...
Eric Gomez, LMFTMay 124 minExperiencing Calm & Constructive Communication in MarriageI will always remember the years I practiced from an office space located on the Puget Sound in Washington state. It was a wondrous...
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSApr 175 minHow Elsa Can Help Us Manage Our Own Inner AnxietyAnxiety affects all of us. It’s a normal reaction triggered by fear or stress yet can feel so isolating at times. When faced with...
Eric Gomez, LMFTApr 14 minThe Essential Need for Boundaries & Proactivity in MarriageIf anyone tells you that doing the work of marriage is easy, you would be wise to reconsider the proposition. The reality is that...
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSMar 76 minThe Magic of Humility and LeadershipDo you know what it means to humble? Let alone, what it looks like? Being humble means you show modesty without arrogance. Meaning that...
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSFeb 55 minHow Anger and Grief Can Change Your PerceptionA traumatic event that affects your family balance can be incredibly hard to bear. Getting through these events can be challenging...
Claira HartJan 223 minStarve your Depression: Dietary Steps you Can Take to Help Manage DepressionAs was covered in the previous article, research has shown a significant link between nutrition and depression. Dietary factors such as...
Claira HartJan 54 minNutrition and Depression: How the Two are Connected and Why it MattersEven though nutrition is clearly not the only factor that affects depression, it may be a powerful tool for supplementing other treatments.
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSNov 23, 20215 minBringing Fun to the Mundanity of LifeHave you ever felt yourself getting complacent? Going through the motions and making your way through you daily routine. But just...
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSNov 3, 20214 minThe Importance of SadnessEvery human is unique in their chemical makeup, and part of this chemical makeup is our emotional motherboard. Have you ever seen the...
Katrina BrunsSep 22, 20213 minLearning to Love & Embrace Your BodyThe media often bombards us with subtle and not so subtle messages about what we should do to perfect our bodies. There is everything...
Zac EganSep 9, 20215 minMindful Kung Fu: The Wisdom of Master Oogway and the Power of Living in the PresentWhile frequently seen as a “children’s movie,” Kung Fu Panda has many wonderful aspects and lessons that can be learned at any age. These...
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSAug 30, 20213 minWhat Are Your Bear Necessities for Happiness?Happiness is something everyone wants, but it can be hard to make real in your own life. When you are a child, your world revolves around...
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSJul 20, 20214 minSilenzio, Bruno! Silence Your Own Inner Naysayer Do you ever think of leaping headfirst into an idea, situation, or event in your life and just giving it...
Applehelen KirbyJun 28, 20214 minWhat if Moana went to therapy? : A journey of defining selfIt can be easy to write off fictional heroes, especially princesses, in animated Disney movies. You may think “everything works out in...
Applehelen KirbyMay 31, 20214 minWhat if Gollum went to Therapy? : A story of addiction and trauma*Trigger warning: this story describes elements of physical violence* In the Lord of the Rings universe, there is no character more...
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSMay 18, 20214 minEmbracing Our Inner Phoebe BuffayLet go of your inner Rachel and embrace your inner Phoebe It’s funny isn’t it, how we don’t even need to hear their surnames to know...
Kamini Verma, LCSW-S, RPT-SApr 27, 20216 minParenting in a Pandemic: Connecting with Yourself and Your ChildAs we have been stuck at home or with our families during this pandemic, it can feel hard to feel motivated to connect with others....
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSDec 18, 20204 minPowering Through the HolidaysWe may need this mentality even more to get through the holiday season with less stress, but it can also be used in everyday life.
Maria Laquerre LMFT, RPTSDec 16, 20204 minLife Lessons from the Lion KingThe Lion King became one of our favorite films not just because of its ability to present the realities of life… love, loss and learning...