Are you the type of person who feels refreshed after a good cry, or do you find yourself more guarded with your tears? Whichever way you lean, there are numerous scientific studies that highlight the benefits of crying. Research shows that crying releases stress...
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Whatcha Listening To: Podcasts for Parents Recommended by AFC Therapists
Something about me is that I love filling my commutes to work with a good podcast- learning on the go as I like to say! There is quite a variety of content with podcasts and, as a therapist, it’s important that we stay up to date on the literature so we can best...
How to Build Intimacy with Your Partner(s) All Year Long
Valentine's day is typically a day to celebrate love, romance, relationships, and connection. However, V-day is not the only day you should be celebrating you and your partners. To sustain a healthy, loving relationship with another person (or persons), we need to...
Mental Health and Parenting during a Pandemic: An Interview with Lora Ferguson, MA, LPC-S, AFC Founder & Co-Director
Tell us a little about yourself I founded Austin Family Counseling as a way to help more families find peace and joy. I truly hope that you will find AFC to be a caring and hopeful place for you to work through the pain, sadness, loss, or struggle that brought you to...