
Getting Unstuck: 5 Steps to Moving Yourself Forward
We all have those times where we really want to do something, but we just can’t seem to do it. Feelings of self-doubt, being overwhelmed,...

Feeling Anxious? Don't Beat Yourself Up
Getting angry with ourselves for feeling anxious is an incredibly common thing. For some reason, it seems many of us think that the...

The Self-Care Secret
So, you've been making time for yourself, trying to give yourself the things that you need. But are you feeling any benefit from it? How...

Therapists Share Their Personal Self-Care Tips
You hear therapists, including myself, encouraging self-care all the time. But sometimes, it can be difficult to know what that looks...

5 Ways to Manage Your Seasonal Depression
1. Make a Plan If you know that your depression is likely going to be setting in soon, try to get ahead of it by being prepared with a...

Find Your Zen: 10 Techniques for a Calmer You
Do you ever experience an excessive amount of worried thoughts, become quickly irritated, have difficulty with sleep, or become easily...

Netflix Binges Won't Cut It: 4 Ways to Spend Quality Time With Your Partner
How do we create and sustain a healthy, couple relationship? It’s the question that gets asked over and over, and there have been all...

Broken Promises & How to Mend Them
We all make promises to our partners...some big, some small. Keeping these promises makes us more dependable, trustworthy, and ultimately...

To Go or Not To Go: 4 Benefits to Family Vacations & How to Make Them a Hit
School is out, summer is here, and you may be considering taking a family vacation. But, is it worth the time, money, and energy it takes...

End-of-Year Teacher Gifts
Preface: I know this may seem like a strange topic for a therapy blog, but read on to find out how this simple, practical tradition...

Welcome!
Welcome to the 4 Points Family Therapy blog! I'm so glad you're here! When I was in college, and trying to decide what I wanted to be...












