Taking things personally is an unhealthy habit, but the research suggests transforming your mindset like this...

Repressing emotions can lead to physical symptoms and prolonged suffering... My trauma-informed approach to therapy...promotes regulation

Only you can bring yourself happiness so accept that reality and become responsible for doing the things daily to create your happiness.

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We are so blessed that Harvey didn't hit San Antonio the way it was expected to, but our hearts go out to all those in Houston, Rockport,...

"Hot under the collar" "Letting off steam" "Blood boiling mad" "Sweating it" ... There are so many idiomatic phrases in the English...

Did you know that computer, phone, tablet, and TV screens can have an impact on how your child develops, both physically and relationally?...

During the holiday season we talk a lot about Love, Joy, Peace, and Family. We create cards and letters that spout out the wonderful...

When someone mentions "ADD" or "ADHD" what do you picture in your head? What does ADHD look like to you? Is it that out-of-control 6...

Do you know who you are? You aren't the same person you were 5 years ago, are you? Do you like who you are? Do the people around you...

There has been a lot of talk recently about violence and athletes. 2 boys attack a referee at their high school football game, and then...

The first week of school is a strange time of year, isn't it? So many things are new! I sat down with my husband, the Marriage and...

​ People often ask me what the Mind-Body-Spirit connection is. Here are my thoughts in the most basic terms possible: The Mind: The mind...

How often have you started the year with the best of intentions: to change something about yourself or to attain a goal, but three weeks...

by Kate Novian 12/18/2014 All right, I don't usually write a lot, but I wanted to give some tips on the holidays, as it has been on my...

December 9, 2014 Dr. Allen Novian The holidays always seem to be filled with more expectations than excitement, which can bring out the...

March 11, 2014 by Dr. Novian I was blessed to attend the TAMFT (Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) 40th anniversity...

Parents frequently come up against the question, both with each other and their children, of "Do we allow our son/daughter to _____ or...

By Dr. Allen Novian In times of high stress, including the current government shutdown, therapy often gets shoved to the bottom of the...

by Brianne Lutterman, MA, NCC, LPC-Intern On the last section, I talked about venting your relationship problems with your...