I recently returned from a trip to Disney World with my family. It was an exhausting, whirlwind of a weekend. Amidst all the crowds, sights, and sounds, the experience got me thinking about how our expectations can shape our experiences. Despite the expectation of Disney World being “The Happiest Place on Earth,” I noticed a lot of frustrated kids and...
Life has many transitions…births, deaths, marriages, children, empty nest, and the list goes on. While these transitions are normal and expected, there are other transitions that are unplanned. Some transitions are more of a surprise, such as the loss of a job, unexpected moves, or trauma/tragedy. Transitions can be stressful for any individual. However, going through transitions and adjustments as...
Let’s face it – the holidays can be a crazy time. We may joke about venturing into the holiday hustle, but in reality, we all need more help during the holidays. The holidays are full of family, fun, and excitement but that translates to longer to-do lists, special meals to make, people to entertain, gifts to choose from, and money...
I can picture it now – the table is beautifully set and filled with delicious food. All of the people I love are gathered around as my Dad gives thanks for the meal. We’re all ready to dig in. My mom stops everyone and asks us to go around the table and share one thing we are thankful for. After...
Living on caffeine, little sleep, and chocolate has been in vogue in the United States. Work, work work, and no play. In fact, researchers have found that people work more and relax less in the United States, and take less time off. All this work and little time off for personal time have resulted in more stress, higher rates of burnout, and...
We live in a world of high stress. High demands. Crisis. This chronic (ongoing) stress is extremely unhealthy and physically taxing on our bodies, causing problems with sexual desire, reproduction, and other intestinal, respiratory, and cardiovascular issues. It may seem like an impossible task but it is possible to combat stress. Learning how to comfort and self-soothe is one of the...
Have you ever wanted to free yourself from anxiety? Recently, I was stuck on a tarmac in a plane. I remember feeling anxious to get home to my family. I was frustrated that we were wasting time because the airport didn’t plan its take-off schedule effectively. But this wasn’t the real reason I felt anxious, I was in a situation...
There are some conversations that everyone likes to have – talking about vacations, hobbies that interest them, or sharing a happy or proud moment. Then there are the conversations that aren’t so fun. The reality is there are times in life when we may need to talk about difficult things. Hot topics may make us so uncomfortable that we avoid...
At Family Therapy Associates of Jacksonville (FTAJ), we take pride in offering the highest quality of client care. That commitment influences everything we do. When the world came to a stop during the pandemic, we used our professional teletherapy option for many clients who needed continued care. Likewise, therapy offices around the globe found themselves in the same position and...
Change is always happening. It’s one of the constants in life. Sometimes we can stop it and other times we are better off jumping in head first. Some people navigate change well while others struggle with it. I prefer routine and planning and don’t care much for change. I park in the same spot at work and church. I order...
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