The key to relationships: shared connections It’s true in both monogamy and consensual non-monogamy In my therapy practice, I have come to be known for my focus on consensual non-monogamy. That is, dealing with clients who are considering everything from swinging, to opening a relationship, to polyamory. Many of us [...]
CRSH starts group for adoptees Are you looking for your biological family and need to talk about it? Are you considering starting a search but are worried about the outcome? Have you found your biological family and need to share your feelings about it? Do you feel you are experiencing [...]
Try to see the world through your autistic child’s eyes About one in 36 children in the US has been identified with ASD (autism spectrum disorder), a 22 percent increase from 2018. Individuals with ASD have social interaction and educational challenges and often exhibit restricted or repetitive behaviors. ASD can be found [...]
Religious trauma is real! Religion, and religious identity, carries deeply impactful meaning in our lives. Losing that identity or a religious community can be traumatic – and that trauma can stay with us for years. But, there is a way to heal and move forward. Today, some churches are “weaponizing” [...]
What about ADHD in adults? What comes to mind when you hear the term “attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,” or ADHD? Often you visualize a kid in school who can’t sit still and always seems to get in trouble. His desk is messy, she fidgets a lot, he gets up often [...]
Join CRSH's New Queer Men's Support Group - Starting May 22 Facilitated By: Gregg Johnson, LMSW Steven Taylor, LMSW We are thrilled to introduce our brand new Queer Men's Support Group at CRSH, starting on May 22! This group will meet on the first Wednesday of every [...]
Will the abuse ever end? Probably not The abuse begins subtly … he doesn’t like some of your friends and doesn’t want you seeing them … The abuse increases in frequency … he discourages you from seeing your friends and family, he wants to know why you are spending so [...]
Build a tool box of resilience to help alleviate the damaging effects of stress in your life. Did you know …… 43 percent of people suffer from work overload?… 38 percent experience anxiety or depression on the job?… 49 percent of employees report burnout?We cannot escape the stressors we face in our [...]
How can we learn compassion for ourselves? People offer compassion to others easily but what about self-compassion? Being compassionate to ourselves means accepting our mistakes so we can be more present with ourselves, practicing self-care, nurturing ourselves, and being sensitive and understanding about our own suffering so we can heal. [...]
What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? Romance or heartbreaking pressure? Did you even get a chance to pack away your Christmas decorations before you were bombarded by another holiday? Valentine’s Day is considered the most romantic holiday of the year, but for many, it represents weeks of needless, often [...]
