When someone wrongs you in a deep way, the pain does not stay contained to a single moment, such as the moment it happened. It lives on inside us as resentment, anger, fear, and a longing for justice. These emotions often end up directed at the person who hurt us, ourselves, those around us, and even at God. Forgiveness is one of the ways we keep these emotions from affecting the rest of our lives.

In marriages where both partners seem successful, you would expect things to go smoothly, as the future is not as big of a concern. However, when both spouses in the marriage are high-achieving, resentment and distance can build up over time, increasing the amount of distance in the relationship. When both partners are focused on career success, even the small things in relationships can go unaddressed and end up harming the marriage even more.

Knowing when to seek mental health support can be difficult for many people. Some people may think that their situation isn't too bad and that they can handle it on their own. However, when you are constantly facing problems without any support, life can really weigh down on you. This blog explores the important topic of women's mental health and when it's time to seek professional support.

Many new mothers experience a sadness after having child. During a time when mothers would expect themselves to be happy, they inexplicably find that they feel sadness. Feeling this way does not mean that there is something wrong with you, but rather it is something common called "baby blues". In this blog, we are going to talk about the "baby blues" and what sets them apart from postpartum depression (PPD).

Many people worry about the future, as it is unpredictable and anything could happen. This is a normal worry to have, as you want your future to be good, preferably. However, when you start to anticipate things that might go wrong and begin living your life as though you are walking in a minefield, this anxiety goes from normal to a problem. In this blog, we will look closer at what anticipatory anxiety is, what causes it, and 5 tips to help overcome it.

If you have ever watched your child completely fall apart over something that seemed small, such as having a wrong-colored cup, a friend who sat somewhere else at lunch, a homework assignment that felt impossible, then you have witnessed emotional dysregulation up close.

When two people cannot agree on a budget, financial stress begins to rise, and suddenly, the dual-income household is arguing over finances. At Florecer Family Counseling, we work with many couples experiencing problems in their marriage, with financial problems being one of them. This blog will discuss honestly about financial stress in high-earning marriages, how it affects your mental health and relationship, and what you can do about it.

The preteen years are confusing. One moment, your daughter is your little girl. The next, she's pulling away, rolling her eyes, or crying in her room over something that seems small to you but huge to her. Maybe you've noticed she's more emotional lately, or that her self-esteem has taken a hit. You want to help and support her, but when you try to talk about it, she shuts you down, leaving you with more questions about her well-being than answers.