Have you ever been in a situation where you wished you would disappear into thin air? Or have the ground open from underneath you, and swallow you out of existence?

Have you talked with your child or teen in an age-appropriate way about sex and relationships? If so, have you done it more than once? ​

It used to just be a place to connect with loved ones. A place to share pictures. A means of staying in touch with people.

The dandelion is one of the most common known weeds that are popping up across our yards this spring.

There are a lot of options for treatment when people are looking to make a change.

Have you ever seen a problem child on the playground terrorizing other children and think to yourself “What is going on with this kid?”; only minutes later you meet the child’s parents and think to yourself “No wonder this kid acts this way, look at his parents”.

Don’t worry, it’s not just you. Winter in KC has felt relentless.

“If you put blue and red together, it makes purple. Purple is not referred to as half red, half blue. Purple is its own color. The same applies to bisexuality.” –Unknown

Healthy communication involves two parts – the speaker and the listener – and there are skills that both partners can implement to significantly improve their connection, understanding, and overall communication.

In general, trauma can be defined as a psychological, emotional response to an event or an experience that is deeply distressing or disturbing.

With every day and week being labeled a new national holiday or something corky to celebrate, it’s impossible to keep it all straight! The theme of this year is “Come As You Are” to highlight that ANYONE can struggle with an eating disorder regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, weight, income level, etc.

Our world moves fast. We are constantly flooded with messages and stimuli that our brain filters to determine what we actually need to pay attention to and put energy into.

Imagine This: ​You wake up tomorrow morning, and everyone you encounter is suddenly calling you the wrong name.

Well, it’s that time of year again! No matter where you turn, or who you talk to, it seems as though New Year’s resolutions are everywhere. If you’re anything like me, sticking to a New Year’s resolution can be tough.

The capability of authenticity to assist in the healing process is profound.

When we think about an ally, our initial thought about the term might be a political one like how Canada and the U.S. are allies.

Rejection is one of the hardest things to accept because, even when it is not personal, it’s personal. To say no one likes rejection doesn’t even begin to encompass the feeling that it can create in us.

I’m a big fan of sex. Sex can be awesome and amplify your relationship. This article is not about sex, but if that’s what you thought, then you’re not alone. Often times when I ask couples about their intimacy, they hear “how’s your sex life?”

I recently ran into a colleague at work in the hallway who was rushing off to a meeting looking harried and stressed. When asked where she was headed, she said “I'm late for a meeting because I accidentally double booked myself for my son’s school event and my work presentation and had to do some rescheduling.”

If you’ve heard about safe spaces before, chances are you know of the flak they’ve received. Some folks believe that safe spaces shouldn’t exist because they pose a threat to free speech in learning environments.