Shame Resilience and Connection
We are biologically hardwired to feel a sense of belonging and connection with others. However, we all experience times where…
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The AFC Blog
Practical guidance on anxiety, parenting, relationships, and child and teen mental health — written by the licensed therapists at Austin Family Counseling. Whether you're navigating a tough season with your teen, working through couples challenges, or just want evidence-based tools for everyday stress, our Austin-based team shares what actually helps.
May: Mental Health Month
Mental Health America observes May as Mental Health Month, a program dedicated to raising recognition about the importance of mental…
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Emotion Focused Parenting
As a therapist, I am frequently asked why feelings and emotions matter. Certainly, our feelings are constantly changing, and may…
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The Grieving Process
I have been thinking recently about the grief process and how to support others in their grief. Despite the inevitability…
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Keeping Your Relationship Alive
After having our first child this past summer and experiencing a series of life transitions and stressors, I became keenly…
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Parenting: An Act of Love
There is no question about it; parenting is both enormously rewarding and also extremely taxing. Being at the beck and…
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