Anxiety and Depression

By Mike DeMoss | March 28, 2025

Does Life Sometimes Feel Overwhelming? We live in a very difficult world today. Relationship issues, political turmoil, social media influence and work stress can leave us feeling overwhelmed and often lead to anxiety and sometimes depression. The Common Signs of Anxiety The Common Signs of Depression Anxiety and depression are both common in our world…

Research into Marriage Therapy

By Mike DeMoss | January 27, 2025

I thought this month I would summarize 2 studies that looked into the efficacy of the Gottman Method of marriage therapy. Effectiveness of Gottman Method Couple Enhancement Program Many studies over the years have shown this method of marriage therapy to be effective. That is why we as a Center use it and find it…

Evaluate your Marriage

By Mike DeMoss | April 22, 2022

How is your communication with your partner? Is it where you want it to be? Could it be improved? Do you ever feel like you wished you could talk about deeply held beliefs, thoughts, or feelings with your partner, but feel it’s pointless as it often ends up as a misunderstanding or an argument? Don’t…

Marriage and Covid19

By Mike DeMoss | November 19, 2020

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 virus is putting a tremendous strain on even some of the best marriages. Being stuck in a limit space, working from home and struggling financial security all add up to stress and strain on marriages. There are somethings that you can do to help improve your marriage if the…

Marriage During Covid19

By Mike DeMoss | July 7, 2020

Marriage Counseling and the Pandemic It’s no secret that since the outbreak of the pandemic marriage stress has risen and sometimes pushed to the breaking point. Being forced to be closed in your home for extended periods of time with your spouse during the virus can be a significant challenge. Even the best marriages can…

Dealing with Depression

By Mike DeMoss | May 13, 2018

The experience of depression has been referred to as a heavy darkness. Others have described it as falling overboard in a rough ocean and struggling to keep your head above water while treading without a lifejacket. In Jeff Olson’s “When Hope Is Lost”, he quotes Charles Spurgeon as likening depression to “the horror of a soul…

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How to Train your Amygdala

By Deborah Pettitt | January 19, 2026

This month I thought I would write a review of a children’s book How to Train Your Amygdala by Anna Housley Juster. This would be great to read with your child to learn about the amygdala and to practice the training strategies.  Reading it together can build positive connections, building new pathways in the brain…

Christmas Quotes – Part 2

By Deborah Pettitt | December 12, 2025

I thought I would share more of my favorite quotes this month for celebrating Christmas, I hope they a smile to your face and thankfulness to your heart. “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens.   “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing,…

Glass Child

By Megan Meyer | October 31, 2025

If you’ve ever felt torn between meeting one child’s extra needs and making sure the other(s) feel seen, you’re not alone. Many parents in this situation are doing their best to hold everything together — balancing therapy appointments, medical needs, school supports, and emotional care. Yet, even with all the love in the world, the…

Part 2 – Quotes about Children

By Deborah Pettitt | October 9, 2025

This month I thought I would give you some more of my favorite quotes about children, after all they are our future. And one just for fun from Erma Bombeck: If you would like to read part 1 of our “quotes about children“, click on the link.

Understanding the Protective Response

By Deborah Pettitt | September 2, 2025

In Brain-Body Parenting, Dr. Mona Delahooke explains the concept of the protective response—a child’s instinctive reaction to perceived threats, which often manifests as challenging behavior. Rather than viewing these behaviors as intentional defiance or manipulation, Delahooke urges parents to understand them as nervous system-driven responses rooted in a child’s internal sense of safety. She introduces…

Sandtray has many uses

By Danen Downs | July 28, 2025

Our work with adolescents and teens often involves learning how to successfully regulate our emotions.  And the first step to learning how to regulate emotions is to first increase our awareness of our particular emotional states and how we move between them.  I often use sandtray with clients to help build and organize this awareness…

The Role of Interoception

By Deborah Pettitt | July 7, 2025

Chapter 6 of Brain-Body Parenting by Dr. Mona Delahooke, is titled “Making Sense of the Senses: How Emotions Arise from the Body’s Experience of the World.” The chapter looks into the relationship between sensory experiences and emotional regulation in children. Delahooke emphasizes that children’s behaviors are influenced by their sensory processing systems, which shape how…

Healing Developmental Trauma

By Deborah Pettitt | May 23, 2025

At our agency, we specialize in the treatment of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)—a condition rooted in chronic, early-life trauma that disrupts the brain’s natural developmental trajectory. The first three years of life are critical: during this time, the brain forms up to 90% of its neural pathways, shaping how we connect, regulate, and respond to the…

Brain Body Parenting – Interoception

By Deborah Pettitt | April 21, 2025

Chapter 5 of Brain-Body Parenting by Dr. Mona Delahooke talks about the relationship between the brain and body, emphasizing the place of bodily sensations in emotional regulation and behavior. Delahooke gives us more information on the concept of interoception—the ability to perceive internal bodily signals such as hunger, heartbeat, or discomfort—and its significance in understanding…

Anxiety and Depression

By Mike DeMoss | March 28, 2025

Does Life Sometimes Feel Overwhelming? We live in a very difficult world today. Relationship issues, political turmoil, social media influence and work stress can leave us feeling overwhelmed and often lead to anxiety and sometimes depression. The Common Signs of Anxiety The Common Signs of Depression Anxiety and depression are both common in our world…

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