by Tara Lindahl, PsyD | Nov 6, 2018 | Mental Health
Taking care of an aging parent can be a rewarding as well as an overwhelming, exhausting job. A parent who is living with chronic illness and/or dementia may have dramatic mood swings, become confused, intolerant, or demanding at times, and may forget names, people,...
by Tara Lindahl, PsyD | Nov 5, 2018 | Mental Health
If you take the time to really listen to the things you say to yourself every day, you may be shocked at how harsh you can be. We all say to ourselves things like, “Well, that was a stupid thing to do,” or “You will never get this right.” Could you imagine if you...
by Tara Lindahl, PsyD | Oct 17, 2018 | Blended Family, Mental Health, Relationship Goals
Expect loyalty conflicts. These conflicts are inevitable and normal! Don’t be surprised if they appear soon after remarriage even when they didn’t exist before. Pace yourself when it comes to changing or imposing rules where none existed. Everyone needs to learn...
by Tara Lindahl, PsyD | Oct 3, 2018 | Mental Health
College students represent our hope for the future, and they need fresh, motivated minds as they learn more about themselves, pursue their educational interests, and begin to solidify who they want to be in the world. College can be a place of inspiration, creativity,...
by Tara Lindahl, PsyD | Sep 24, 2018 | Mental Health
When you’re depressed, it is easy to feel out of control, unaccomplished, and unfulfilled by life. For some simple yet practical, natural steps to help you cope with these feelings and start feeling more like yourself, download our guide here.Remember, you aren’t...
by Tara Lindahl, PsyD | Sep 4, 2018 | Mental Health
Many people have the intention to change, but only 20% stick with the changes they are trying to make. When contemplating making meaningful changes in your life, these steps may be helpful catalysts toward making them last: Take an up close and honest look at the...