Summer By Holly J. Bean, PhD, LCPC, CTRS Summer has landed for 2021, as of June 20th, which also doubled as Father’s Day.  This summer promises to be very different from last summer, 2020, where the COVID-19 Pandemic brought much of our activities to a halt. The...

When Cognitive Loss Impacts a Marriage    During a wedding ceremony, many couples include a vow that references loving and caring for each other through all the ups and downs of life. Optimism and positivity are excited about the marriage and living a full life...

The Most Meaningful Gifts   Do you remember a gift you received that stands out above all other gifts? You most likely remember who gave it to you as well as the time and place you received the gift. It is a common thread to hear that the most meaningful gifts...

Caring for Your Aging Parents from a Distance During COVID   If your aging parents live at a distance you may be very concerned about how they are coping with various aspects that result from the COVID pandemic. You may worry about their safety, health,...

Understanding Behaviors By Holly J. Bean, Ph.D., LCPC, CRC, CTRS   All Behavior is Communication When we have children we expect the occasional acting out.  As a newborn, the infant learns that discomfort that produces crying will bring mother (or another loved...

  Ambiguous Loss and Complicated Grief By Holly J. Bean, Ph.D., LCPC, CRC, CTRS   COVID-19 has increased the feelings of loss, grief, and confusion for many. This is the first pandemic that we have lived through and although we may have experienced short...