When the Fight Isn’t the Problem: How Flooding Hijacks Connection
By Matt Eschler, PhD, LMFT It began with something small—a pair of dirty socks left on the floor again. She snapped. He rolled his eyes. Within seconds, they were arguing…
Understanding Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD): Childhood Trauma,
Introduction Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a mental health condition that occurs after repeated and prolonged trauma, typically experienced in childhood. Unlike PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), which is often…
Understanding Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): How Trauma Presents Through Other Mental Health Disorders
Author: Erik Turley, LMFT Introduction Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. One of the most significant…
Three Weeks to a Healthier Relationship
By Chris Eschler, Health and Well-Being Life Coach Can you relate to any of the following scenarios? • Regardless of how delicate you approach a conversation with your partner, it…
To Beauty From Ashes
by Chad D. Olson Just over 5 years ago, an accidental fire all but devoured the historic tabernacle in Provo. Its outer walls were still standing, barely. The interior had…
Forgiveness – A Key to Happiness
Chad Olsen, LMFT New Year’s is about fresh starts and new beginnings. This New Year, I want you to consider anyone who you haven’t forgiven. Is there anyone who has…
How to Successfully Buy Happiness
by Chad D. Olson, LMFT Most believe that happiness is one of the primary purposes of life, but there are varied theories on how to experience the most happiness. This…
Giving Holiday Gifts with Confidence
As the holidays approach, gift giving is on the minds of most of us. Although it is meant to be a joyful and selfless experience, l must confess that I…
I’ve Been Watching You
During graduate school, my wife and I lived in a basement apartment. We had one, young daughter at the time – she was about 18 months old. One evening when…
Mary, Mary Quite Contrary, How Does Your Marriage Grow?
I am by no means an expert when it comes to gardening, but the process by which a garden grows can be very instructive as we apply it to our…