Back to School Blues
It is that time of year again when the summer fun comes to an end and the reality of school starts to set in! As a parent, you may feel excited and slightly relieved, while …
The Power of Decision-Making
I recently had to make a hard decision. Though I knew I had to make the decision, I still didn’t want to. It was quite difficult for me because, often, I am not brave. I …
Exhaustion: How to Recognize the Signs
Over the weekend, I saw the new movie Elvis in theaters. I honestly did not know much about Elvis before I saw the movie, but I left the theater feeling sad about the end of …
Becoming Mother
Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms and dads (who double as moms). As a fellow mom myself, I can attest to how difficult the parenting experience can be. We take for granted the enormous …
Depression is a Liar
Depression is a liar, and it can be convincing. Many of us personally know depression. Maybe you’ve even received a diagnosis, making sense of the desperation that has claimed your mind and body. The problem …
What is Medical Family Therapy?
What is Medical Family Therapy? “So what exactly is Medical Family Therapy (MedFT)?” – This is a question I often hear when I tell people about my doctoral training. MedFT interweaves teachings from a biopsychosocial-spiritual …
