Whether you’re trying to stop a bad habit or start a good one, the same thing is true: habit change can be hard! Anne Doubek, CMHC, provides some tips for supporting habit change. With the right mindset and a little support, it is possible to make lasting changes in your life!

Summer is often described as relaxed, but for a lot of couples it's actually less structured and more demanding. Even with more togetherness, many couples feel a lack of connection and a sense of depletion. Read on for tips on how to gently reset with your partner and re-establish your connection after a busy summer!

Intrusive thoughts are a normal experience for many parents during the perinatal period. While intrusive thoughts are common among new and expecting parents, Perinatal OCD is diagnosed when these thoughts become persistent, distressing, and begin to interfere with daily functioning or caregiving. This blog post explores the symptoms and options for parents struggling with this often overlooked perinatal mood and anxiety disorder.

Backpacks, new shoes, permission slips…so many things to think about with a new school year starting! But have you thought about how to support your family’s mental health during this transition time as well? Check out these helpful tips for transitioning into a new school year to keep things running smoothly.

If you’ve followed the news lately you may be familiar with the tragic story of Lindsay Clancy, a mother in Massachusetts. This story highlights one of the most serious perinatal conditions: postpartum psychosis. It is important to understand how postpartum psychosis is different from postpartum depression, how to recognize it, and what to do if a mother needs help.

What does it mean to have safety in a relationship? Have you ever had a partner express that they feel safe with you, or that they want to feel safe with you? Feeling emotionally, physically, and sexually safe in a relationship is foundational for lasting compatibility and happiness together. Building real safety in a relationship takes time, but there are some clear things that help it grow.

Our therapists always have a good book to recommend to support their clients both in and out of the therapy room. This month, THG therapist Ashliegh Baldwin, LCSW tells us why she recommends the book “The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn From Love and Loss.”

Have you ever been curious about art therapy? Contrary to common belief, art therapy doesn’t require any type of artistic talent or past experience. THG provides both individual art therapy as well as an experiential art group. Learn more about this unique modality and why you should try it!

It’s Pride Month! At The Healing Group, we believe that affirming, inclusive mental health care is not a specialty - it is a baseline. This month we honor the courage it takes to live authentically, plus the best ways to be an LGBTQ+ ally. Read on!

Growing up doesn’t mean we have to stop playing! In fact, our mental health improves when we regularly make time for play in our lives. THG therapist Ricci Howell, LCSW discusses why play is important and how you can make it a priority again as an adult.

Moms who are neurodivergent may find that their new motherhood journey feels different than expected. Learn how ADHD and autism can shape pregnancy and postpartum experiences, and how neurodivergent mothers can receive supportive perinatal mental health care.

Betrayal trauma can occur when a person experiences a serious breach of trust by someone they love and/or depend on. It can be a profoundly painful experience. Read on to learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for betrayal trauma.