Social Anxiety in Adolescents

Social Anxiety in Adolescents

For adolescents with social anxiety the pandemic could be described as, for lack of a better word, a rollercoaster.  As a child and family therapist, I have had an up close look at the many peaks and valleys. When lockdown began for some the pandemic was seen as a...
Setting Healthy Boundaries

Setting Healthy Boundaries

By: Becca Houk Imagine you are married with 3 kids, 2 dogs, and 1 cat. One night your spouse asks you, “Hey honey, can Spot sleep in our room tonight, he gets too cold sleeping outside?” You think to yourself, I don’t really want an 80-pound dog sleeping in our bed,...
Oregon’s Measure 110 2020 Ballot

Oregon’s Measure 110 2020 Ballot

On the November 2020 ballot there is a measure that we would like to share some information with you. Measure 110, official titled Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act looks to remove criminal penalties for low-level possession of all drugs, which currently is...
Tips for Couples During the Pandemic

Tips for Couples During the Pandemic

With higher levels of individual stress and anxiety combined with increased time at home, it’s no wonder many couples are finding their relationship under strain. Navigating a global pandemic is uncharted territory for all of us. You might find that you and your...