by Heather Putney | Nov 6, 2022 | Scientifically Speaking
Although I am relatively new to Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, I have been a trauma therapist since 2013. In the early stages of my career, I tried to get as much training in trauma work (from graduate school or CEU events) as possible, but I found myself...
by Heather Putney | Nov 6, 2022 | Scientifically Speaking
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) is a model of psychotherapy that theorizes that every human individual is composed of discrete “parts” or sub-personalities, as well as a core “self”. IFS therapy, founded by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s and supported now by...
by Heather Putney | Aug 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Tackling Life’s Storms: A lesson from Nature Buffalo and cattle, like many animals, can sense when a storm is coming. However, their strategies for taking on life’s storms couldn’t be more different. Cattle instinctively protect themselves by turning away...
by Heather Putney | Feb 25, 2022 | Holistic Healing
By Chris Burd, Masters Level Counseling Intern With 24/7 news coverage and global social media connections, many of us in the United States are witnessing the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces in real-time along with the rest of the world. After two...
by Heather Putney | Feb 9, 2022 | Scientifically Speaking
By Meredith Maloney, Master’s-Level Counseling Intern I am not going to get too heavy into science here (hopefully the title did not lose you already), but I do want to nerd-out a little about how our bodies are amazing and equipped to make us feel good!...
by Heather Putney | Feb 2, 2022 | Holistic Healing
By Jennah Delmonico, Master’s-Level Counseling Intern Picture this: It is December 31, 2019, at 11:59pm. You are most likely surrounded by the people you love, soaking up their presence for one last minute of the year. The ball is just about to drop to...
by Heather Putney | Dec 1, 2021 | Mental Health & Relationships
By Chris Burd, Masters Level Counseling Intern We receive a lot of advice around the holiday season about simple ways to minimize stress. But let’s be honest: nothing about caregiving is simple. There is also not a single profile of a “caregiver”. You are not alone...
by Heather Putney | Nov 21, 2021 | Mental Health & Relationships
By Monica Kaule, PhD Candidate, LPC, CSAT Candidate For many years law firms have unofficially dubbed January divorce month. Why you ask? The holidays. The holidays often exacerbate the stressors of relationships. Many times couples find themselves arguing during the...
by Heather Putney | Nov 15, 2021 | Holistic Healing
Top Tips for Navigating Holiday Food – Amy Lassen, MS, CHC Trigger Warning/Disclaimer: This post is meant to serve as a general resource to provide strategies and forethought for people who struggle with wellness routines during the holiday season. We recognize...
by Heather Putney | Nov 15, 2021 | Purely Inspirational, Real People/Real Stories
Gratitude: Finding light in the darkness – Heather Putney, PhD, LMFT, CSAT, EFT, EMDR As November rolls around and the season of Thanksgiving approaches, thoughts of blessings and practicing gratitude fill my mind and heart. The wisdom of practicing gratitude...
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