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One Tip to Make Conflicts with Your Significant Other Smoother ( video)

By Robyn Ashbaugh

Posted: October 8, 2020

  Arguments and disagreements happen! But they don’t all need to be painful or keep you stuck. There are effective way to resolve arguments with your partner? Check out this video from Solid Foundations therapist Robyn Ashbaugh, ALMFT where she talks about one helpful tip to…

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6 Way to Self-Soothe When You’re Feeling Triggered

By Robyn Ashbaugh

Posted: September 23, 2020

Does being reminded of an incident, trauma or difficult memory from your past trigger you to act or feel unlike yourself? Do you notice a change in your demeanor, attitude, physical or mental well-being when this happens? People often seek therapy to help gain the…

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What are your Anxiety Triggers? (video)

By Anne Marie Haugen

Posted: September 10, 2020

  Do you struggle with anxiety? If so, you’re not alone! As a matter of fact, just about everyone will experience feelings of anxiety at some point or another – even those who seem like they have it all together on the outside! In this…

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10 Ways to Fight with Your Partner More Productively

By Anne Marie Haugen

Posted: August 24, 2020

Couples who begin therapy typically do so in an attempt to make progress on an existing issue within their relationship, oftentimes something related to communication (or lack thereof!), or arguing (or doing it too frequently!).  They come into therapy asking questions like “Do we fight…

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Every Couple NEEDS a We-Nook in Their Life! (video)

By Irene Schreiner

Posted: August 10, 2020

  Move over Man-Cave and step aside She-Shed….in this month’s therapy moment, Irene Schriener, LMFT is introducing us to the We-Nook! Get the scoop on this sacred space for you and your partner, and learn how you can create one TODAY in this video. (Hint:…

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5 Ways to be More Compassionate to Yourself

By Meagan Restaino

Posted: July 27, 2020

If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re a little more hard on yourself than you’d like to be. Showing compassion for others often comes easy, and more so to those we’re close with. Yet when it comes to the closest relationship we have of…

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How To Best Discuss Sex With Your Partner.

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Do you struggle with how to bring up the topic of sex with your partner without hurting their feelings or starting an argument? In this month’s Therapy Moment, Robyn Ashbaugh, LMFT gives us some tips on how, when and where to bring up the topic of sex so you can effectively discuss the topic with […]

How to Survive Mom Guilt!

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Have you ever felt “mom guilt” while raising your children? I know I certainly have!  Whether you’ve never heard of mom guilt or can’t escape its relentless grip, mom guilt is defined by being an invasive, all-encompassing, persistent feeling of not doing enough as a parent!  It is the fear of falling short of expectations […]

How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Your LIfe

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Did you know that practicing simple forms of gratitude helps people feel more positive, lowers levels of stress, improves one’s physical and mental health and so much more?   In this month’s Therapy Moment, Ashley Okooboh, LCPC gives us some tips on how to incorporate gratitude into your daily life! Have you recently tried using […]