LOVELOUD 2018, A Reflection
It’s surprising the things you learn by meeting and talking with new people. They may share your particular values, have similar passions – or they may be completely different. On July 28th, my …
Medication Management and Mental Health
In my career in healthcare, I have seen far too many patients who have been prescribed medication and continue to take that medication faithfully; Yet after a time, they are not really sure why they are …
Hidden Signs of Depression
Studies show about 1 out of every 6 adults will have depression at some time in their life. This means that you probably know someone who is depressed or may …
Love Loud 2018
When I was in high school, my best friend was gay, and I never knew. When he came out to me years later, I asked him why hadn’t he told me back …
Trauma and Shame: Gateways Into Addiction by Ben Pearson, LCSW
Published in the Utah Valley Health & Wellness Magazine, Utah. Visit us at utahvalleywellness.com
Forced Apologies by Carol Kim, MS, LAMFT
My four-year-old daughter placed herself in the middle of our living room to play with blocks. She was so engrossed with building a wooden castle that she didn’t notice her two-year-old sister walking towards her with her right arm stretched …
Maintaining A Relationship That Is Juicy, Fun, Passionate and Loving by Dr. Matt Eschler, Ph.D
I am pretty certain that we all hope for a juicy, fun, passionate, loving relationship with our lovers! The relationships that maintains a spark over decades of being together are …
Hidden Signs of Depression by Alberto Souza, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Studies show about 1 out of every 6 adults will have depression at some time in their life. This means that you probably know someone who is depressed or may …
Misconceptions Around Parental Alienation: How Professionals Can Get it Wrong By Carol Kim, MS, LMFT
Divorce is hard. It is emotionally and physically draining for all people involved, including children. When a divorce becomes high conflict, children are caught in the crossfire and are treated …
How to Talk to Your Teenager about Hard Things
Many parents bring their child in for therapy and express that they don’t know how to talk to them about things that are happening with their family (ex. divorce, depression of a …