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Taking a Step Back: What Coronavirus taught us about Coping Skills and Strengths
A Reflection Exercise for Teens and Parents In this video, our Adolescent Specialist, Ben Balke, LLPC, walks students and parents through a refle
How to Strive for More in Your Relationship
In our society, it’s often okay to have needs but not to have wants. People choose not to voice their wants for a lot of reasons. I often meet
Appreciating Our Good Side. How Self-Compassion Can Be An Effective Path To Happiness
What is Self-Compassion? Do you ever find yourself being self-critical? What type of language do you use with yourself when you notice that you h
Are We Ready for Couples Counseling?
A look into what a couple needs for counseling to help them Reaching out for couples or marriage counseling can be really scary for couples. No o
5 Yoga Poses for Teens to Clear their Mind During Quarantine
Quarantine has certainly brought its own set of stressors for teens. They have had to isolate themselves from their friends, complete all of thei
How to Cope through Coronavirus: Techniques from an EMDR Therapist
How can I help? Well, First, by still providing my wonderful therapy services in Grand Rapids. I just happen to provide counseling remotely right
Cooped Up With Your Partner And It’s Not Going Too Well…?!
First of all, I highly recommend you all to read Nick Lange’s, LLPC, LLMFT blog post regarding strengthening your relationship during this COVI
Communicating with our kids about Coronavirus
Here at Lifeologie, we are getting lots of questions like “how do I make sure my kids are okay?” “they’re acting crazy” “they’re mo
Weird behaviors in kids during Coronavirus
Parents of kids ages 2-13 are calling frequently right now because they are observing some strange behaviors of which they aren’t sure how to h
How to Handle Conflict Well During Quarantine
The first week of Quarantine is over. You’ve probably appreciated more quality time with your family. You might also notice that extra time can