by Lindsay Sanner | Feb 14, 2022 | Couples
Deciding to move in with a partner is a big decision! Living together can be an important step to take in a relationship, but moving in with anyone can cause some struggles, especially as you adjust to your new situation. At our Andover counseling office, we’ve...
by Lindsay Sanner | Jan 18, 2022 | Child mental health
What’s a temper tantrum? Has your child ever had a meltdown over something that seems really small? Maybe it seemed like they went from zero to one hundred mph in an instant–one moment perfectly fine, the next moment screaming or crying or both. Sound familiar? This...
by Lindsay Sanner | Jan 3, 2022 | Journaling
The new year is often a time of setting resolutions and making goals for the coming year. But that puts a lot of pressure on this time of year! And we’ve seen in the last two years that even the more carefully attended plans sometimes get derailed by things totally...
by Lindsay Sanner | Dec 14, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Grounding, Mental Health, Mindfulness
Have you heard the phrase “inner child” before? If not, don’t worry. It’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like! You see, as we age, our old selves don’t just disappear. When you turn twelve, your eleven year old self doesn’t somehow slip out of your body and mind...
by Lindsay Sanner | Nov 30, 2021 | Anxiety, Mindfulness
Why is mindfulness so often recommended to help manage anxiety? While there are many ways anxiety can show up, including physical symptoms (stomach aches, insomnia, nausea, sweating, etc.) a key element to anxiety is frequently what we call racing thoughts. This is...
