How to make online therapy feel more like the real thing
By Melissa Pandika As the coronavirus pandemic presses on and forces many in the US to stay home for who knows how long, you probably feel overwhelmed and anxious, among other emotions, which you might
5 Tips for Making the Most of Online Therapy During the COVID-19 Outbreak
By: Sam Dylan Finch 1. Carve out a safe space and intentional time for therapy The emotional nature of therapy makes it even more important to have some space and time set aside to engage with
Dr. April’s Update On Services Because of COVID- 19
As a collective effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 we are taking temporary precautionary steps to hold our therapy sessions online, starting Thursday 3/18 through Tuesday, March 31st via our secure online platform, Simple Practice.
Dr. April’s Update On Services Because of COVID-19 UPDATE
As a collective effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 we are taking temporary precautionary steps to hold our therapy sessions online, until further notice, via our secure online platform, Simple Practice. Video distance counseling is
What is Social Distancing and How can it slow down the spread of COVID-19
By Katie Pearce; The Hub To slow the spread of COVID-19 through U.S. communities, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has encouraged Americans to practice "social distancing" measures. But what is social distancing, and
Episode #31 Jerome Infantado : Beauty and Intimacy
Jerome Infantado has 14 years in the beauty/salon industry. He Currently is located at Blink Esthetics in Florida, specializing in Lashes and skincare treatments. Jerome will touch on the topic of how beauty correlates with
Episode #29 April Natale Psychic Medium- The Intimate Connection with Our Past Loved Ones
On our Lastest show, we had a special guest with a love for helping others heal from the pain of losing loved ones who have passed away. April Natale's vibrant energy and unique spirit to
Making Anxiety Therapy Work For You
There is no quick fix for anxiety. Overcoming an anxiety disorder takes time and commitment. Therapy involves facing your fears rather than avoiding them, so sometimes you’ll feel worse before you get better. The important thing
How to Forgive a Partner Who Hurt You
There are different techniques you can use to find a place of forgiveness when you have experienced betrayal. Consider each method and find the combination that works best for you. The hurt you have suffered may
Spiritual Counseling: What is it?
Spiritual counseling goes beyond traditional forms of psychotherapy by tapping into the importance of religion or spirituality within a person’s life. It aims to integrate standard therapy techniques with religious/spiritual practices and wisdom. Typically, spiritual counseling
Chocolate for Valentine’s Day.. Why is Chocolate the most popular sweet treat?
Even without going into the history of the relation of Valentine’s Day and the chocolates, it’s easy to understand why chocolate is the favorite way to express love on Valentine’s Day. There is an allure
5 Quick Ways To Cope With Anxiety
If your anxiety is sporadic and getting in the way of your focus or tasks, there are some quick natural remedies that could help you take control of the situation. If your anxiety is focused around
Why some couples choose not to marry…..
Not all couples plan for a trip down the aisle. Even couples who have been in a relationship for years may choose to forgo tradition and not get married. In recent years, single-parent households, single-person
Therapeutic Issues for Same-sex Couples
Same-sex couples share many commonalities with heterosexual couples. The day-to-day activities of their lives often are similar, but the social context in which they live differs greatly, largely due to the influences of the dominant
Love languages everyone in a relationship should understand
Never heard of love languages before? "In a relationship, peoples' styles of thinking are very different, so it would follow that what their needs in a relationship could be different," he says. "Therefore, it’s important to
Why hugging is so important…
Affectionate body language like hugging can say far more than words ever can, and in fact most of what we communicate comes from signals that aren’t verbal.For couples, hugging helps bridge the gap between what happens
Getting Help for Depression
Educate yourself Learn everything you need to know about depression and its causes, symptoms, and treatments to better support your loved one. Separate Fact from Fiction There are many myths about depression. For example, depression is
Pushing Through The Tough Times…….
Pushing Through The Hard Times…. Every married couple experiences their share of pain, disconnection, betrayal, and extraordinary stress. Some discover that if they will push through together and not make enemies of each other in the
5 Secrets to Marriage Longevity
5 Secrets to Marriage Longevity “What’s your secret?” One of the most commonly asked questions that couples receive when asked to describe their long, healthy marriage. The fact of the matter is, however, that there isn’t
Word of the Year
Can a word or a few words make a difference in your life? Yes having a word or phrase for the year, sets the tone. Personally I have seen this in my own life both
3 Tips on How to Prepare for Couples Counseling
3 Tips on How to Prepare for Couples Counseling Therapists are often asked by couples how to best prepare for couples counseling. It’s a typical question, but the answer will vary depending on the couple. Good
Holiday Stress
The Holidays are supposed to be a time fill with joy and peace. However what if you are not feeling that way, and you feel very stress and alone, what do you do? Here are some
Forgiveness and the Key to Intimacy
There are many ways we can open opportunity to intimacy. One very commonly overlooked opportunity is forgiveness. Misunderstandings, unmet expectations and hurt feelings are unavoidable in long-term relationships. The key to unlocking the intimacy in
Spiritual Intimacy
Learning how to connect with your spouse or significant other through your faith is a remarkable way to cultivate intimacy on another level. Even if you don't necessarily share beliefs. Sharing what we believe in, our
Spiritual Intimacy
Learning how to connect with your spouse or significant other through your faith is a remarkable way to cultivate intimacy on another level. Even if you don't necessarily share beliefs. Sharing what we believe in, our
Hidden Intimacy
Hidden Intimacy Technology shoulders a lot of the blame when it comes to losing the intimate connections in our relationships, and for good reason. What if we turned the tables? What if we could
Crisis Intimacy
Crisis Intimacy. Two words that almost don't seem like they belong in the same thought, but surprisingly crisis can bring us more intimacy than ever before. Crisis happens to some degree at some point in
Aesthetic Intimacy
Join us as we start our fall series “Bringing Basics Back”. This series will have a new Tuesday Tip every week with simple ways to open the door to intimacy every day. Aesthetic Intimacy For
The Importance of Self-Intimacy
Have you noticed a real lack of connection in any of your relationships? This lack of connection can be family, friends, or a loved one. Although you may feel this lack of connection one thing is
Forgiveness Intimacy 101
Forgiveness Intimacy “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”—Mahatma Gandhi Forgiveness Intimacy is the act of apologizing to each other and asking for forgiveness. This involves asking your spouse, “What can
Conflict Intimacy
What Is Conflict Intimacy? Conflict Intimacy is focused on facing and understanding the differences couples may have, and being able to respect those differences. Conflict resolution is a skill that couples must learn in order to maintain
Why Spiritual Intimacy Is A Must
Spiritual intimacy is often misunderstood by majority of couples. In relationships couples often have different religious views and fail to realize that they still can connect spiritually. Spiritual intimacy is not about having identical views on
Why More Senior Citizens Are Seeking Relationship Counseling
Contrary to some beliefs seniors have the same issues that younger couples face in relationships. Honestly, some issues are only experienced by seniors. In most cases issues cannot be resolved on their own. It can be