by Lindsay Sanner | Oct 18, 2022 | Couples, Intimacy
Clear and honest communication is one of the pillars of strong relationships, but when it comes to communicating our mental health needs, it can feel scary! But being open about your mental health invites space into your relationship for you and your partner to show...
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 Brice Sanner | May 19, 2021 | Anxiety, Couples, Depression, Grounding, Intimacy, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Therapist
Perpetual Vs Solvable Problems in Relationships Anytime we are in a relationship with another person, conflicts will come up. This is true if it’s a friendship, a romantic partnership, or even a coworker situation. Interacting with other people means that eventually,...
by Lindsay Sanner | May 7, 2021 | Anxiety, Couples, Depression, Grounding, Intimacy, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Sex, Therapist
Language to Avoid When Talking About Substance Use What is stigma? Stigma is a negative attitude or belief that is socially, internally or culturally attached to a person or behavior. We can see signs of stigma in our language. Though we may give it little thought,...
by Brice Sanner | Apr 23, 2021 | Anxiety, Couples, Depression, Grounding, Intimacy, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Sex, Therapist
Signs It’s Time For Couples Counseling Being in relationships is hard. It’s always vulnerable to be close to another person, and sometimes it can feel like it’s not worth it. Going through a rough patch in any relationship is tough because the people we’re in...
by Brice Sanner | Apr 18, 2021 | Anxiety, Couples, Depression, Grounding, Intimacy, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Therapist
How Variety Boosts Our Mental Wellbeing Are you someone who loves routines? Routines are great and there are a lot of benefits to having them! They help us be more efficient, help us procrastinate less, reduce our stress by having things already planned out, etc. They...