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Families and mental health: Dynamics, relationships, therapies

May 22, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn how family dynamics shape your mental health and vice versa, and how to help yourself or a family member struggling with mental illness.

Taking our anxiety back to school

May 16, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Janine Halloran, MA, LMHC

Heading back to school feels much heavier than it used to. Follow this practical advice to help take care of your kids’ mental health—and your own.

To end violence against teen girls, start with teen boys

May 16, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Kenneth V. Hardy, PhD

Teen girls are reporting more assaults, mainly by boys their age. How can we get to the root of the problem by addressing signs of violence before it starts?

Ask a Therapist: Parenting hacks

May 12, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team | Featuring Janine Halloran, LMHC, and Kate Sample, LPC

Join host Amye Archer and parenting experts Janine Halloran and Kate Sample for advice on blending families, helping kids make new friends, and more.

Powerful as a mother: The magic that happens when moms join forces

May 12, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Chelsea Bodie, MACP, Caitlin Slavens, MC, and Muffy Mendoza

Moms are often nurturers and protectors. The urge to care for others comes from a place of strength, and it can make an impact far beyond our own families.

Introducing our new video series, Ask a Therapist

May 3, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team | Featuring Alicia Muñoz, LPC, and Tammy Nelson, PhD

Join host Amye Archer and relationship experts Alicia Muñoz and Tammy Nelson for advice on healing after infidelity, intimacy for empty nesters, and more.

Attachment theory and the four attachment styles

April 28, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Attachment styles help explain the way people feel and act in relationships. Learn more about how early childhood caregiving impacts the rest of our lives.

Advocating for your K-12 child with disabilities

April 14, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Sharon Saline, PsyD

Many school districts offer resources for K-12 kids with disabilities. Learn more about the kinds of support that may be available to your family.

To stay together forever, get a sleep divorce

April 7, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Alexandra Solomon, PhD

One in five couples sleep in separate rooms. So why do we still feel so weird about it? “Disney did us dirty,” says relationship expert Alexandra Solomon.

How to grieve the loss of a pet

March 29, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Saying goodbye to a pet can be just as devastating as losing a human family member. We hope these tips will help you process your grief and start to heal.

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