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Read more about the article Do I have to grow up? Part 3

Do I have to grow up? Part 3

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships/Parenting

How can parents help? Many young adults like the life they’ve been leading at home with their parents and believe that achieving a similar quality of life on their own will take a long time. In many ways, they’re right!  The…

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Read more about the article Do We Need Couples Counseling? 

Do We Need Couples Counseling? 

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships

Maintaining a healthy relationship requires effort and dedication from both partners. Couples counseling offers a valuable resource for partners seeking to enhance their connection and resolve conflicts.  What is Couples Counseling? Couples counseling, also known as marriage therapy or relationship therapy,…

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Read more about the article Do I have to grow up? Part 2

Do I have to grow up? Part 2

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships/Parenting

I don’t want to grow up!Being an adult seems so hard - and boring.What if I never figure out what I want to do with my lifeWhat if I find out I don’t have the skills I need to do what…

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Read more about the article <strong>Do I have to grow up? Part 1</strong>

Do I have to grow up? Part 1

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships/Parenting

I don’t want to grow up! Being an adult seems so hard - and boring.  What if I never figure out what I want to do with my life?  What if I find out I don’t have the skills I need…

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Read more about the article Creating Connection – Couples Workshop June 4-5

Creating Connection – Couples Workshop June 4-5

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships

Happy Spring! We are excited to offer a two day in-person couples workshop over the weekend of June 4th and 5th. Creating Connection is a therapist led workshop that helps couples of any age or stage of relationship understand how to…

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Read more about the article Creating Connection – Couples Workshop April 23 -24

Creating Connection – Couples Workshop April 23 -24

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships

Happy Spring! We are excited to offer a two day in-person couples workshop over the weekend of April 23rd and 24th. Creating Connection is a therapist led workshop that helps couples of any age or stage of relationship understand how to…

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Read more about the article How to deal with adult children living at home

How to deal with adult children living at home

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Family Counseling/Parenting

It's normal for parents to expect their children to leave home when they become young adults. Now more parents need to know how to deal with young adults living at home. Real life has a way of wiping out our expectations.…

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Read more about the article After a tough time, kindness might be our best tool for a better life

After a tough time, kindness might be our best tool for a better life

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships

“The Secret to Love is Just Kindness” That’s the title of a popular post about the traits of happy marriages, from an interview with John and Julie Gottman. Is there any real proof that kindness is key to happier partnerships? Science…

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Read more about the article The Reasons Your Spouse, Boyfriend or Girlfriend Talks Over You and What to Do About It

The Reasons Your Spouse, Boyfriend or Girlfriend Talks Over You and What to Do About It

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Healthy Relationships

Getting constantly interrupted? When you try to talk to your husband or your wife, does your partner speak on top of you, cut you off, interrupt, or butt in? That hurts. Being talked over is hard to take, and can leave…

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Read more about the article 10 Skills to Build Resilience When You Have Small Business Anxiety Now

10 Skills to Build Resilience When You Have Small Business Anxiety Now

  • Post author:Dr Jennifer McEwan
  • Post category:Resilience

When you run a small business, you know certain stressors come with the territory.   But the COVID-19 health crisis has raised small business anxiety to a whole new level. We have needs -- and opportunities -- to learn new skills,…

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