by Courtenay Monfore | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
Being in an argument or receiving criticism from another person truly sucks. But instead of going straight into attack mode, there are ways to help you stop being defensive while learning how to communicate well with others. According to Psychology Today, Anna Freud,...
by Courtenay Monfore | Feb 3, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog, Therapy
The New York Times recently published an article called, “Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety?” The author chronicled several teens’ battle with anxiety over the course of a few years. The article questioned why...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jan 27, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma
The concept of healing our inner child is one that has been discussed in self-help, therapy, and spirituality circles alike. While many people may brush off the concept of healing our inner child as just another wacky self-help tactic for people that can’t seem to get...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jan 20, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma
Instead of defaulting to ‘fight or flight’ responses, rely on these open-ended questions and phrases to navigate conflict and reconnect with your partner. Relationships go through seasons, and sometimes the winter is so frigid it may not feel like there’s...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jan 6, 2020 | Relationships, Therapy
A relationship can be a living, breathing entity that you and your partner co-create. A relationship can also be a literal chemical addiction. So, a breakup joins two of life’s most challenging experiences: paralyzing grief and the overwhelming physical and emotional...
by Courtenay Monfore | Dec 30, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma
What happened to you was not your fault. It was not something you asked for, it was not something you deserved. What happened to you was not fair. You were merely collateral damage on someone else’s warpath, an innocent bystander who got wrecked out of proximity. We...
by Courtenay Monfore | Dec 23, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma
Many families are far from perfect. This doesn’t mean we love them any less, but it makes the holidays a bit more difficult. While around the holidays we try to avoid any negative conversations, some relatives are better at this than others. Navigating those...
by Courtenay Monfore | Dec 16, 2019 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
Learning to trust each other One of the hardest things about trusting someone is learning to have confidence in your own judgment. Trust is about much more than finding signs that your partner has been unfaithful. It’s about believing that they have your best...
by Courtenay Monfore | Dec 9, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog, Therapy
It’s very common for clients to tell me that they’re feeling anxious, but they’re not sure why. They say they recently haven’t experienced anything particularly stressful or anxiety provoking, so it doesn’t make much sense. They often become worried about the meaning...
by Courtenay Monfore | Nov 11, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog, Therapy
Do you suffer from anxiety and sleep disturbance? Try these 6 tips for improving sleep problems and managing your anxiety If you’re experiencing stress in your life, chances are that you might be struggling to fall or stay asleep at night. Your anxious worry about...
