This is the time of year that a lot of people spend with family. Truth be told, it’s probably a mixed bag. In the best of circumstances, family time can make us feel loved, accepted, and safe. But for some, family is the cause of many of our wounds.

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say that you probably don’t appreciate all the blessings in your life. Or is that just me? I get upset at small things, lose track of what matters, and have trouble being thankful even when my life is full of goodness. Don’t get me wrong; I’m not a fan of pretending everything is peachy when it isn’t. Toxic positivity is, well, toxic.

This post can show Houston couples how to reignite the spark in their relationship. Learn to get back to the excitement you felt when you first met! If your relationship is feeling a bit dull, couples therapy and marriage counseling in Houston, TX, can help to enhance communication, intimacy, and connection. Call us today if you are feeling stuck or just want to learn to have fun with your partner again.

Learn the ingredients that make up a healthy family. These are the key elements that help families bounce back and stay close even when hard things happen. If you are struggling in your family, our caring Houston family therapists are here for you. Give us a call today at 713-565-0922.

It’s hard to know what to do when your child is struggling emotionally. You want to be there for them, but sometimes everything you try is not working and it’s time to call in some help. That is exactly where child therapy can be a support to you and your child. We have trained child therapists who can give your child an outlet and tools to deal with hard things, as well as give you advice for how to best come alongside your child. 

You can never really be ready for the harrowing journey that is parenting. It can be wonderful--magical, even--when things are smooth, and your kids are happy. Sometimes, however, it can seem like a total failure, where you feel clueless and ill-suited to parenthood. And, because the stakes are so high, it’s painful to feel like a failure at one of the most important things you will ever do.

If someone you love has an eating disorder, you may feel helpless. It’s painful to watch someone you know struggling. Know that you are not helpless and you are not alone. We have eating disorder treatment therapists in Houston who can support your loved one and who can help you learn to be supportive of them as well. In this post, we discuss things you can do to be supportive, and things you want to avoid doing that may trigger eating disorder behaviors.