This is a tender moment. Some within our families and communities are heartened by last week’s election results. Others are devastated. It was such an intense election, and feelings are
Some of us are born with higher levels of emotional sensitivity than others and experience emotions on a particularly profound level. These individuals are sometimes referred to as “super-sensors” or
How to Help with Suicide Prevention by Tina Koeppel, M.S. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 6029) Suicide prevention is an issue I’m passionate about – both professionally, as a
Is it harder than ever to get your child or teen to go to school? Are you experiencing weekday morning challenges – from procrastination to outright refusal? You and your
Sadness. Anger. Fear. Heartbreak. Despair. These are just some of the searing emotions expressed by the youth we work with and that we ourselves feel about the death of Nex
Alex Maddox, MA – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 141737) When I was in elementary school, we were often assigned projects to research various historical figures. Without fail, I
Here at the Institute and Flourish, Pride Month has a variety of meanings for us, as well as for the youth and families with whom we work. Today, I want
Did you know that as many as 70% of girls and women in the United States struggle with negative body esteem? That’s a lot of people! You may find yourself
When I first came out as a lesbian I got a call from dear friends. They were devasted – a lesbian couple close to them had just been shot and
As a member of Generation X, my parents are in their late 70s, and recently I’ve noticed some subtle changes in their cognitive functioning. My mom sometimes forgets a word