by Cynthia Pollet | published Apr 1, 2020 | Children, Communication, Couples, Families
Getting Along with One Another during a Quarantine I must admit, as much as I advise people against dwelling on the “What if…” questions that tend to drag us down, I have fallen prey to such thoughts in the midst of our ever-changing world. Staying in the present,...
by Monica Willson | published Mar 26, 2020 | Communication, Mindfulness, Wellness
Has your therapist recently taken your sessions online? While many people choose to do therapy online, being asked to switch from in-person to online might bring up some disappointment or uncertainty. You might feel reluctant or uneasy about the impact this change...
by Grand Rapids Therapy Group | published Mar 20, 2020 | Communication, Community
In order to continue to provide services to our community while simultaneously taking part to help slow the spread of COVID-19, GR TherapyGroup is conducting therapy 100% online. All sessions are now conducted as teletherapy either over the internet or by phone....
by Jeffrey Reining | published Feb 22, 2020 | Communication, Couples
Valentine’s Day is known for exchanges of romantic interest, intention, and gifts. In fact, the history of giving cards, flowers, and chocolates in the name of love extends back to least five hundred years and has been commercialized in the United States since the...
by Joe Paul | published Feb 21, 2020 | Communication, Couples
The other day my wife and I were having dinner with friends at their home. A fun night of pizza, laughs and sharing our upper respiratory colds. When it was time to drive home winter finally hit! I am a Michigan driver and sometimes find it an adventure to drive in...
by Dave Thornsen, PsyD | published Feb 13, 2020 | Communication, Couples
Marriage can bring out the best in people or the worst in people. The same marriage can do either. When marriage isn’t bringing out the best in people their communication tends to either be negative or nonexistent. When it’s bringing out the best, the couple...
by Ellen Fix | published Jan 30, 2020 | Children, Communication, Parenting
On December 31, 2000, my 12-year-old yelled, “you and dad are soooo ill prepared to raise kids in the new millennium”. She was right; although she did not appreciate our laughter at the topic. These “Rules of Engagement” work as well today as they did twenty years...
by Dave Thornsen, PsyD | published Jan 21, 2020 | Communication, Couples
I heard somebody make the observation that our vision should be perfect in the year 2020. As a Psychologist in my 18th year of practice I am wildly aware of just how important the way we choose to see things can affect our daily lives. How we look at our lives...
by Elizabeth Zylstra | published Dec 20, 2019 | Communication, Mindfulness, Stress Management
The holidays can be a great time to get together with friends and family, eat good food, and enjoy yourself. We are encouraged to remember all we have to be thankful for and to spend time with those we love. The holidays should be fun and relaxing, but for some, they...
