Military life presents a number of challenges. One of the most difficult parts of military life is frequent relocations due to a Permanent Change of Station. PCSing is a mental, emotional, physical, and often career adjustment for the service member and their family. Children changing schools, spouses looking for new jobs, and service members...
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It wasn’t too long ago that date nights with our spouse or partner looked like drinks and dinner downtown, concerts, and sporting events. It wasn’t too long ago that we got in the car and fought with our partner over which restaurant to go to. Not too long ago, we were planning weekend getaways...
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Our nation has been rocked during the last few weeks as individuals, communities, organizations, and political leaders battle to find a sense of justice. As people have used their voices to speak out and their actions to show the depths of their beliefs, it has become clear that our country is in pain. This...
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The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to take all of us into uncharted territory and unknown waters. Worldwide, humanity, as a whole, is struggling. All across the world, economies are collapsing and in some countries, people are even finding food to be extremely scarce. In our own country, we are seeing domestic violence, as well as...
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As the school year winds down and the summer approaches, many of us parents have mixed emotions. For parents who have been homeschooling their kids, I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief. But with many camps and pools remaining closed, many parents are left wondering what the summer will even look...
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This time of the COVID-19 crisis is one of the most difficult times for professionals. Due to the pandemic, the community is looking to you to give direction and understanding. As a leader, you must be strong and calm in the midst of this storm, even though you may not feel that way. As...
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As I was just beginning the “home school day” with my children this morning, my doorbell rang. It was our next door neighbor. He was about to make a run to Walmart and was just checking to see if we needed anything from the store. Of course I asked him to grab us some...
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The latest research shows that the COVID-19 crisis is either bringing marriages closer together as spouses lean on each other or it is tearing marriages apart. Police officers are reporting more cases of domestic violence and attorneys are having more clients file for divorce since the onset of this pandemic. There is no doubt...
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Taking that first step to schedule a therapy session can be both intimidating and scary. Having some fears and anxiousness about beginning counseling is completely normal. New clients often ask questions like: Will I like my therapist? Will I feel comfortable during the session? Will counseling actually help? If you decide to do online...
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Today was one of those days. My children were at each other all day, and it seemed like every time I turned around, there was another sibling fight. All the while, I was trying to home school them, keep a 3 year old busy and out of mischief, and fit in some time to...
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