What We Need to Consider About Addiction
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I recently sat through a lecture on addiction presented by a woman who marketed herself as an industry-expert on the subject of chemical dependency. About ¾ of the way through her lecture, she said something provocative that really piqued my interest. This is what I heard: “The worst form of denial is believing that your […]
6 Tips To Having a Healthy Relationship with Technology
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I recently purchased an iPad with the hopes that becoming increasingly tech-savvy would save me time with work stuff and eliminate the waste of frivolous paper-copies. My partner and I were “going digital”! All great stuff, until I stumbled upon Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja (the iPad was for work – I swear!). After a […]
Why Setting Boundaries Is So Difficult
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I was recently preparing a lecture on the topic of Boundaries that I intended on giving to families struggling with addiction / alcohol issues. Part of our work as therapists and counselors is educating the community on issues that lead to people struggling emotionally. As I was gathering information on the topic from famous psychology […]
3 Things You Need to Know About Your Emotionally Unavailable Man
If you’re interested in reading this blog, chances are you’re in a relationship with someone you find to be emotionally unavailable. Great. I’m glad you’re here. By the end of this blog, I’m certain you’ll have a different perspective on your man. You’ll probably feel a little more hopeful about the future too. I take it you might […]
Why Being “Selfish” is Sometimes Healthy
Perusing the marriage help section of your local bookstore will introduce you to many authors writing about the need for being “sacrificial” in your marriage – or putting your partner first. Makes sense right?! “Marriage experts” on the Internet are generally writing the same thing too: To have a happy marriage, put your partner first. […]
4 Essentials to Setting Healthy Boundaries
As the summer is beginning to wind down, and wanting to take advantage of the remaining great weather, I decided to take my 7 year old nephew on a camping trip. Before leaving for the trip, my sister (his mother) and I spoke on the phone and she sternly warned me: “Quinn, please be careful […]
What is Trauma?
Big-T Trauma & Small-t Trauma Blatant forms of trauma in the family include being subjected to and/or witnessing physical and sexual abuse is considered Big T Trauma. Trauma also occurs in more subtle forms—for example, living with fear on an ongoing basis, such as the fear of not knowing if or when a parent is coming […]
Coaching vs. Therapy; Which one is right for you?
Coaching vs. Therapy Coaching and therapy are two distinct approaches to supporting individuals in improving their lives. While they both aim to help people make positive changes, they differ dramatically in terms of their focus, methods, and goals. At Skyward, we believe that people are unique and shouldn’t be in a “one-size-fits-all” box when it comes […]
10 Characteristics of a Successful Modern Family
What does it take for the modern family to be successful? Statistics paint a fairly gloomy picture for the modern family. We hear stories about divorce, out-of-control teens, infidelity, “broken homes”, and sometimes even physical and emotional abuse. Definitions of a successful family vary, but most sociologists and family therapists agree on a few key […]