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From Fighting to Connection: Couples Therapy in Southeastern Connecticut First, here are some “old-fashioned” ways for fighting couples to bond and recreate intimacy. Also, as marriage therapist and family therapist in Niantic, I see couples who are frustrated and misunderstand each other. Yes, this is common. But, you aren’t alone, even though you may feel so lonely and sad right
First, the biggest impact on boys who don’t like sports is feeling shameful. For many boys, sports are a normalized part of American culture. Unfortunately, non competitive activities are not embraced enough. Often, in marriage and family therapy sessions at Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, Connecticut this topic comes up a lot. Should my son play football? What if he
In America and the western culture, we are quick to label foods as good or bad. In the 1980’s, fats were deemed bad. And, food companies made bank labeling foods as fat free. However, fats are really important for a healthy brain and heart! Moreover, many people struggle with a healthy relationship with food. With candy and sweets being less
Remember the most recent silly fight with your partner? But, it blew up so quickly you couldn’t get a hold of yourself. Yes, it was really bad. Sadly, the guilt and anger stayed. As a therapist, I totally understand. Many people find it sad and stressful to continue this negative pattern of fighting and seek couples counseling in Niantic. And,
Can money buy happiness and love? Nope. Often times, society and culture tells us that we need to spend more money to show love. Therapy for teens often involves talking about graduating high school, getting a job, making money, the value of money, and how to save. When teens come into therapy at Wisdom Within Counseling, money conversations start and
Do You Experience Trouble Going To Sleep? First, having trouble sleeping is a sign of stress. So, before take sleeping pills or sleep medication, try these holistic, lifestyle change first. Often, people who have experienced trauma, especially sexual trauma, have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Katie Ziskind, LMFT, RYT500, at Wisdom Within Counseling in East Lyme specialized in helping
What are yoga poses, practices, and habits that you can do when you are looking to express gratitude? First, heart opening yoga poses are fabulous for welcoming gratitude. So, when you open your heart in a yoga pose, it stretches your connective tissue. Then, this provides you with an emotional release and boost of feel-good chemicals. Likewise, studies have shown
What Is Chronic Fatigue? I would like to share about chronic fatigue. It is a new term that says your stress hormones are overused. And, I help people who have developed chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, and lethargy. At Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, Connecticut, I get the source of depression, often chronic fatigue. As a result of mental health issues,
What Is An Accountability Partner? First, an accountability partner helps you stay positive about yourself. So, you accountability partner can be your spouse, husband, wife, friend, or co-worker. Simply, an accountability partner can text you when you are needing support to help you pick positive coping skills instead of negative ones. If you are looking for an accountability partner, Katie
Healing From Conflict Around The Holidays Around the holidays, couples often fight about how and where to spend their time. First, one partner may want to be with their family on Christmas. Likewise, their partner also wants to spend time with family. And, when talking doesn’t work, Wisdom Within Counseling in East Lyme offers relationship therapy. How To Spend Your