Common Myths about Marriage by Amber Barker Have you ever gone to someone for advice about your marriage just to have them say that you and your partner need to learn to communicate better? If so, you are in the majority. Communication and learning to resolve conflicts seem to be the hot advice given byRead More…
At Therapy for Families, we offer a variety of therapy and counseling services to people in Odessa and Midland area, Texas area. We strive to connect with individuals and families to help them learn strategies, gain understanding, and find new ways to resolve issues in their personal lives and relationships. Our counseling options range fromRead More…
At Therapy for Families, we offer a variety of therapy and counseling services in Midland , Texas and the surrounding areas. We have many years of professional experience in helping individuals, couples, and families find healing and peace through personalized and specific counseling services. We offer counseling services to help with anxiety, depression, guilt, infidelity, lack of communication, sleep issues and more. WeRead More…
PTSD & Trauma Therapy Have you been trying to manage your feelings and experiences on our own? Do you feel your life lacks pleasure due to feeling numb? Do you constantly battle negative thoughts? Disconnecting from your loved ones while experiencing physical and mental distress that you can’t seem to move forward from? You mayRead More…
This new year has been a “new temporary norm” to adjust to. Thankfully, it will be temporary. With this blog, we wanted to share attainable tools to practice daily to give you more balance in our current circumstance. The effects of the coronavirus have been devastating to not just our country, but the entire world.Read More…
WHAT IS EMDR? EMDR Stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a therapeutic approach which helps to heal those who have suffered from substantially traumatic experiences in their life. WHO CAN EMDR HELP? This treatment can help with a variety of symptoms or diagnosis. There has been substantial research that proves itRead More…
Our role as helpers is very important while we provide support to others who are going through grief and trauma as a result of Hurricane Harvey. It is crucial to recognize that during this vulnerable time, self-care is more important than ever. It is a good thing we are all having different experiences which helpRead More…
According to the Happiness Project research, happiness is derived from these skills: mindfulness, gratitude, self-compassion, compassion for others, authenticity, vulnerability, letting go (forgiveness), connection, empathy, and having a purpose. We have been taught that each of us are created in such a way that we each have a unique purpose on earth. It is fundamental ideaRead More…
Studies show that 80% of individuals with a mental health diagnosis also have underlying sleep disturbance.1 Adequate sleep is essential to mental and emotional regulation. During sleep, the brain creates new pathways, processes information, and regenerates the brain and body. Research has linked inadequate sleep to a myriad of issues, including: depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms,Read More…
Substance Abuse Users Recently my church has posted on LDS.org some unedited, authentic videos on The Twelve Steps. Those who suffer from addictions tell the story in a humble, honest way: see (http://www.mormonchannel.org/12steps). Even I, a person familiar with this topic, cried during every video. Please offer this to your members if they are sufferingRead More…