Good news, everyone! Today, I'm over at my blog on Psychology Today talking about one of the main barriers to communication I see in couples. When we rush to solve our partner's problems for them instead of simply listening to understand, we deny ourselves an amazing opportunity to truly connect and feel close. To read more, click here or on the image above. If you want more help in learning how to communicate well in your relationship, schedule a couples counseling appointme

Caring for your mental health and wellbeing doesn't begin the moment you step into a counselor's office. How you take care of yourself and your body in your day to day life has a significant impact on your mood, energy level, and ability to regulate difficult emotions. Research has shown that many environmental, relational, and physical health factors have a significant impact on our mental health! By focusing on these healthy lifestyle factors, you can reduce your emotional

Today, I'm over at Psychology Today talking about something near and dear to my heart and based on my recent experiences during Hurricane Harvey. In the weeks since the hurricane in Houston, I've reflected on how to approach recovery and healing following natural disasters. You can read more here or by clicking in the image above. Cheers, Caroline #trauma #stress #naturaldisasters

Hey y'all! Today, I'm over at Psychology Today with an article about how to manage stress within your relationship. You can check it out here. Love, Caroline #relationships #stress #love #communication

For most of us, the month of December arrives with equal parts excitement and anxiety. The holiday season brings with it so many fun and meaningful opportunities to connect with your loved ones, but we can easily become overscheduled and overwhelmed with all there is to do. We often feel a lot of pressure to do everything or orchestrate a perfect, pristine family Christmas. On top of all this, the holidays can remind us of painful memories or experiences from our past or crea