One of the most persistent myths about therapy is that your problems need to be "serious enough." That if you're functional — if you're getting out of bed, going to work, taking care of the people you love — you don't really qualify. But functioning isn't...
Every year, the second Sunday of May arrives draped in pastel flowers, brunch reservations, and greeting cards that promise unconditional love. Social media fills with glowing tributes. Restaurants overflow. The cultural message is clear and unambiguous: call your mother, cherish your mother, celebrate your mother.But...
By Barbara K. Stump, MAThink about the last time you sat around a table with friends, chatting, laughing, and actually making something with your hands. If that feels like a distant memory—or if you’ve done it recently—you know there’s something magical about crafting with others....
As the school year winds down, many families find themselves looking forward to the freedom of summer—longer days, fewer obligations, and a break from the daily rush. But alongside that excitement often comes a quieter concern: What happens when all the structure disappears?For children (and...
As the end of the college year approaches, the pressure can feel intense. Deadlines stack up, final exams loom, and it’s easy to slip into overwhelm. But this stretch isn’t just about pushing through—it’s an opportunity to finish with intention, confidence, and care for your...
In recent years, animal-assisted therapy has become an increasingly valued approach in mental health care, and for good reason. What Is Animal-Assisted Therapy? Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a structured, goal-oriented intervention that intentionally includes animals as part of the therapeutic process. Led by trained clinicians and supported...
Failure is one of the most important — and uncomfortable — parts of growing up. As adults, we know that setbacks are inevitable. But for kids, failure can feel overwhelming, personal, and even defining. A missed goal, a poor grade, or a social misstep can...
I’m always looking for different ideas to practice in my art journal, and one technique that I’ve been experimenting with this month is Neurographic Art. Neurographic Art was developed in 2014 by Pavel Piskarev, a Russian Doctor of Psychological Sciences and leader at the Institute...
By Jared Bonnici, G3 Therapist Stonewalling in a relationship often develops after someone has felt criticized, dismissed, or overwhelmed for a long period of time. It’s usually not about indifference or a lack of care. Instead, it’s a response to feeling emotionally overloaded by ongoing conflict,...
By Jared Bonnici, G3 Therapist Defensiveness in a relationship often shows up as a reaction to criticism. When someone feels blamed or personally attacked, their instinct is to protect themselves. This usually comes out as a counterargument. Instead of responding to the issue being raised, the...
