by Jacinta Kreimer Sleep is one of the most important parts of a person’s life. The ability to sleep well is the ability to live well. Without proper rest a person is compromising their body’s ability to rejuvenate and refresh for the next day. While you...
by Jacinta Kreiner Acknowledgement is the key to emotionally focused, healthy parenting. I think everyone can remember a point in their childhood when they heard the infamous “because I told you so” when they posed a question or didn’t want to do something. Maybe we find...
by Dr. Katie daCruz, PhD Self-compassion is becoming a popular topic on psychology podcasts and social media. The simplest way to think about self-compassion is to think of giving ourselves the same kindness and care that we’d give to a good friend. Self-compassion is being talked...
by Jacinta Kreiner Renovating? See what colors psychologists say you should paint your home. After Covid, we all realize that spending a lot of time in our homes has a definite effect on us. What if the colors of your home affected your quarantine experience? Now that...
by Kara Ferreira Many of us stopped making time for art and creative pursuits when art stopped being a class we had to take in school. The truth is that art and drama can be an important tool for both learning and stress reduction for all...
by Kara Ferreira Childhood obesity and malnutrition are issues facing many young kids in the United States. Approximately 1 in 6 households have kids at risk of going hungry 1 in 3 children are overweight, in part due to a lack of healthy food choices Only...
by Kara Ferreira When searching for a therapist, you might be wondering about the different titles and certifications - what do you actually need? Credentials aren’t always useful in determining the best fit - and they can be tough to navigate. This is why Galvin Growth Group...
by Kara Ferreira Summer break seems like it should be a good time, but for many parents, it comes with some additional stress. This can be acutely felt by working parents, parents of kids who do better with a lot of structure and routine and, of...
by Kara Ferreira If you have a young child, you might be wondering how therapy would be able to help them. Play therapy is a psychotherapeutic tool that allows children between the ages of 3 and 12 to express their emotions in a way that is...
by Kara Ferreira It’s a common misconception that you have to need therapy in order to benefit from meeting with a trained therapist. Therapy is misperceived as only being prescribed for individuals with mental health issues ranging from mild to severe, but it can truly benefit...
