Blog - Family First Psychotherapy Services

16 Jul

Let Go of the Hurt and Forgive Them

Have you ever been hurt or felt very angry toward someone close to you? Perhaps they said something that was devastating to you or did something that triggered frustration or anger in you. This person is a big part of your life and they mean a lot to you but you can’t seem to move past…

23 May

May is Mental Health Month – Spread the Word!

Research shows that 1 in 4 adult Americans live with a diagnosable mental health condition. Up to 50% of those people living with a mental health condition never seek or receive help due to stigma, lack of information and/or cost or lack of health insurance coverage. Many people may be reluctant to ask for help…

13 May

7 Guidelines for Improving Relationships & Finances

Obviously, the goal of therapy is to keep people together. At Family First Psychotherapy Services LLC., we want to support your marriage journey, help you see how you can live together as a couple, and/or as a family regardless of the problems, especially those regarding finances. Whether you are starting a long-term relationship or trying to…

07 May

Put Some Spring into Your Relationship

Is springtime reflected in your relationship? If you’re tired of the way things are and need a change, this is a good time to renew or resurrect your relationship. Here are 4 tips to help bring springtime to your relationship:

12 Nov

Winter Blues

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also called or referred to as “Winter Blues” and “Hibernation Reaction,” is a type of depression that commonly begins and ends, recurs, during the same time yearly for those who are affected by the symptoms. There is a tendency for the symptoms to occur as the days shorten and the sun…

14 Sep

Advance Your Career

Is it time for you to advance your career? If you’ve been taking care of everyone else except you, you may be looking around now wondering what happened to my career dreams? When you were younger, you were very clear about what you wanted to do and how much money you wanted to make. Now…

02 Sep

9 Tips for Back to School Success

Whether you have a kindergartner or high-school student, the beginning of a new school year can be chaotic and frustrating without planning and organization. If you haven’t done so yet, this is the time for the family to sit down, set priorities, and figure out what responsibilities are going to shift or be added to…

24 Nov

Not Getting Your Needs Met…Being Assertive Can Help!

Assertiveness is a communication style that allows you to express your feelings, beliefs and opinions in an open manner that doesn’t violate the rights of others while having respect for yourself. It also demonstrates awareness of the rights of others and a willingness to work on resolving conflicts. Of course, it’s not just what you…