by Melissa Behrends-Gelfman, AMFT | May 17, 2023
Ever had a plan for a new year’s resolution, such as going to the gym consistently, or eating healthier, while falling through with those plans a month or so in? People don’t usually have a game plan for long-term consistency, but it is critical in managing mental...
by Melissa Behrends-Gelfman, AMFT | May 10, 2023
Everyone has stress—it’s a part of life. Through using good coping skills, doing tai chi, exercising, taking a nature walk, playing with your pet, journaling or writing, symptoms of stress can be alleviated positively. Smiling and seeing the humor in life can help you...
by Melissa Behrends-Gelfman, AMFT | May 8, 2023
Anyone who has been to therapy, or some type of communication workshop has heard that a good communication technique is using I-statements; however, not everyone uses them correctly. Even when used correctly, they can backfire when a person becomes overly defensive...
by Melissa Behrends-Gelfman, AMFT | Feb 28, 2023
What makes someone codependent? Codependency is… in which one person supports, either overly or inadvertently, the addictive behavior of another person. a condition where one person becomes the ‘caretaker’ of an addicted or troubled individual. a destructive form of...
by Melissa Behrends-Gelfman, AMFT | Feb 28, 2023
Trauma accumulates and that is what makes it difficult to leave a toxic relationship. Many will say “why don’t they just leave?” Well it is actually a chemical dependency that creates the inability to leave a toxic relationship. An abuser starts off gradually to get...
by Melissa Behrends-Gelfman, AMFT | Feb 13, 2023
Ever heard of that therapy that uses eye movements or light bars? Well, this is the therapy people are talking about, but it is so much more than just light bars and eye movements. What is EMDR? EMDR stands for Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and it is...
