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Meet a Utah Therapist: Ryan Anstead, LAMFT
Meet Utah Therapist Ryan Anstead, LAMFT Are you looking for a therapist for you and your family in Utah? The search for the right counselor can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Our office has many trained and experienced therapists that are here to help. (Related article: How to Find the Best Therapist…
Read MoreSpotting “Green Flags” in Relationship Counseling
Counseling: How to Spot “Green Flags” In Your Relationship If you have been following this counseling blog for a while, you might notice that there is a lot I could write about when it comes to “red flags” (signs that there may be a problem) in a relationship. And that makes sense. Relationships are hard!…
Read MoreParenting: How to Help Your Child Process Big Feelings
How to Parent When Your Child Is Experiencing Difficult Feelings Parenting is not always easy, especially when your child is going through a hard time. No matter your phase of parenthood, you will inevitably see your kids experience many “big” and challenging feelings. But what can you do to help your child during these difficult…
Read MoreDebunking Marriage Myths: Counseling is for LGBTQ Couples, Too!
Debunking Marriage Counseling Myths: “Couples Therapy is Only For Straight Couples” By now, you might have noticed that most marriage therapy content online refers to straight couples by default. And when you picture couples who pursue counseling together, you might not picture an LGBTQ couple. Do LGBTQ couples have the same struggles as straight couples? Can…
Read MoreHow To Offer Extra Support to Your Child in ADHD Therapy
ADHD Therapy: How Parents Can Offer Additional Support Therapy is one of the best ways you can support your child with Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). And your child is not alone in their struggles. In fact, ADHD is one of the most common conditions diagnosed in children (source). While therapy can be life changing for…
Read MoreDebunking Utah Therapy Myths: “Therapy Isn’t About Problem Solving”
Debunking Utah Therapy Myths: “Therapy Isn’t About Problem Solving”/”Therapy is Just for Venting” Over the years that I have worked in a Utah therapy office, I have talked to many prospective clients just like you. If you are new to therapy, you might have some ideas (and possibly misconceptions) about what therapy is, how it…
Read MoreThe Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: Hostile-Detached Couples
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part 5: Hostile-Detached Couples Today you will learn about the final common type of couple that seeks therapy. So far, we have discussed the conflict avoiders, volatile couples, validating couples, and hostile couples. And today we will discuss hostile-detached couples. You will learn about what makes hostile-detached couples…
Read MoreThe Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: Hostile Couples
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part 4: Hostile Couples So far, you have learned about three common “types” of couples that seek therapy: conflict avoiders, volatile couples, and validating couples. These types are not all-encompassing. But learning about these common types of couples can help you understand why you and your spouse can…
Read MoreThe Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: The Validaters
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part 3: The Validaters So far, you have learned about two common types of couples that seek couples therapy; conflict avoiders and volatile couples. Today, you will learn about the third type of couple- the Validaters (source). You will learn the common characteristics and struggles of validating couples.…
Read MoreThe Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: “Volatile” Couples
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part Two: Volatile Couples In our last blog post, you learned about the first of five common “types” of couples that seek couples therapy. These couple types, researched by John Gottman, can help you find insights into the struggles you face in your own relationships. Today, you will…
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