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How To Have Healthy Boundaries During The Holidays
Do holidays stress you out? Do you feel weighed down by obligations and expectations? Sounds like it’s time for some healthy holiday boundaries! Learn what boundaries might sound like this holiday season and spend this time of year connecting with your people in a way that feels good!
Kristin Hodson + Studio 5: Refusing To Be Offended
Have you ever thought about what happens to a relationship when a person takes offense to an interaction? What would happen if instead of being offended, you chose to be curious or empathetic instead? THG founder Kristin Hodson visited with Brooke Walker on Studio 5 to discuss ways to deepen your emotional connections by refusing to be offended.
What's On Our Bookshelf? "The Vagina Bible: The vulva and the vagina - separating the myth from the medicine"
A book that helps us understand our bodies? Yes, please! This month, THG therapist and sex educator Ashley Arnett, CSW, shares her pick for what she wants you to read! Learn more about why she picked The Vagina Bible, by Dr. Jen Gunter.
How Sex Changes As We Age
Through the years many things will change, including our sex lives -- and that's ok! If you're wondering what to expect from your sex life as the years go by, this blog post will help you understand how sex changes as we get older.
Navigating Political Differences: A Therapist’s Guide for Couples
Having different political beliefs than your partner can often be challenging, especially during election season. However, it is possible to continue to have a loving and respectful relationship, even when you don't see eye-to-eye on political issues. Here are some helpful tips on how to navigate differences during a heated political season.
How To Maximize Your Therapy Results
How can you get the most bang for your buck with your therapy sessions? We break down four simple ways to maximize your progress in therapy.
What's On Our Bookshelf? "No Bad Parts" by Richard C. Schwartz
Have you ever felt like there were parts of yourself that you don’t like or don’t understand? THG therapist Keeley Doyle, CSW, gives her a review of a book that can help you appreciate and manage all parts of yourself, even the ones that you’ve tried to hide in the past.
5 Reasons You Might Benefit From Sex Therapy
Sexual health is often something that isn’t talked about, but we’re expected to just figure it out as we enter adulthood and committed relationships. Some find themselves lost, confused, or struggling with their own sexual health or in a sexual relationship with a partner. If you’ve ever wondered if sex therapy might benefit you, check out these five reasons it might be just what you’re looking for!
The Benefits Of In-Person Therapy In A Digital World
Wondering if there’s a difference between in-person therapy vs. online therapy? While both are beneficial, Reva Cook, LCSW gives a few ideas of why in-person therapy might be worth the extra effort.
Fox 13: How Books About Romance Can Help Your Love Life
THG founder Kristin Hodson, LCSW, CST, recently sat down with Kelly Chapman from Fox 13 news to talk about how books related to romance can help improve your relationship.
Therapists Don't Tell Us What To Do (Even When We Want Them To!)
Have you ever wished a therapist would just tell you what to do to solve all your problems? Mary Attridge, CMHC, breaks down what a therapist does and does not do for a client seeking support, and how healing is actually achieved.
10 Questions To Ask Your New Therapist
Finding a new therapist can be overwhelming! Research shows that the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client can have an impact on the success of treatment — so how do you pick the right therapist for you? We’ve put together 10 questions to ask a new therapist so you can feel confident with your choice.