Taking charge of emotions is a family affairBy: Danisha Reed, LPC, ACS Communication and interaction with others, whether positive or negative, is learned behavior. Thinkabout your own style of communication. How do you communicate your feelings to your loved ones?Many will use the statements, “I go from 0 to 10 in 3 seconds!” Although it … Read more
Navigating communication barriers and learning how to choose curiosity over assumption By: Danisha Reed, LPC, ACS The phrase goes, “curiosity killed the cat.” It means when you are looking for something,chances are you will not like what you find, perhaps being curious can be dangeroussometimes. With the growing trust issues in a world of broken … Read more
Building your child’s self-esteem account during childhood and adolescence. By: Danisha Reed, LPC, ACS Did you know when you as a parent or caregiver takes on the responsibility of a baby, you have openedup a self-esteem account for them? You are the owner of this account and are responsible for buildingself-esteem funds over the course … Read more
Transparency is intimacy. Many people find it difficult to be open. Learn practical ways toincrease intimate communication and navigate challenging conversations. Lean into the tension, to RELEASE the tension.By: Danisha Reed, LPC, ACS Have you had those dreams where you were naked on stage or in front of hundreds of people?Perhaps you have had some … Read more
Using the art of marveling to keep your heart soft for your spouse in difficult times By: Danisha Reed, LPC, ACS Marriage in this world many times is seen as an upgrade to singleness. This could not be farther fromthe truth! Men and women push to the mark of marriage as if it is the … Read more
By: Danisha Reed, LPC, ACS Pain and discomfort come in all forms, shapes, and sizes. No one size fits all. We all will experience ourshare of pain. There are not many guarantees in life, but pain and change you can take to the bank! Painis uncomfortable and of course we do not want to come … Read more
Therapist shopping can be an unpleasant experience, it is not a one size fits all, shop around to see who is a good fit for you and your family. One of the most common questions I receive is “How do I know I need to see a therapist?” Goodquestion. I will answer your question with … Read more
Navigating healthy dating in 2021, what you need to know to avoid heartbreak By: Danisha Reed, LPC, ACS Why is dating so hard nowadays. Boy meets girl, girl likes guy, then VOILA! Right? Wrong! Withadvance new technology, with rising rates of divorce, relationships are more like a sport andrecreation. Moving further and further away from … Read more
Learn ways to strengthen the core of your relationship in your marriage by addressing yourTICs, which are Trust, Intimacy, and of course the big C, Communication. By: Danisha Reed, LPC, ACS I coined the term TICs to make it easier for couples to follow what they are strengthening andwhat exercises are appropriate. I love TICs, … Read more