By Joey Tadie, PhD There are times when I look at our world and I feel profoundly discouraged. There is so much pain, anguish, hate, and intolerance that I sometimes wonder if we can ever overcome these powerfully...

By Jennifer Kloewer If you have spent any significant time with an infant or toddler, you likely noticed that the child shows a pattern of engaging in repetitive behaviors or play. For example, young children can...

By Dr. Erin Jacklin Our culture’s current obsession with Facebook/Twitter/Tumbler and the like is related to our natural desire to be witnessed. And yet interacting with our community in this format leaves many of us...

By Kendra Doukas At the Catalyst Center we get the struggles of parenting. Daily tasks can become much more complicated when you have to plan around kids’ schedules, moods, attention-spans, etc. In particular, something...

By Kendra Doukas We are taught that emotions are often “irrational” and that it is better to think logically or rationally. I find that argument to be flawed as it discounts the essential role emotions have in helping us...

By Dr. Katie Godfrey This week feels quite momentous for several reasons. It marks the 50th anniversary of Loving vs The State of Virginia, which legalized interracial marriage. Love wins! One year ago this week 49...

By Dr. Katie Godfrey I have been providing clients with support though a therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for over the last twelve years. EMDR is a fast-acting therapeutic process...

Do Aesthetics Of A Therapy Office Really Matter? We intentionally design our space to look and feel like a spa because we feel passionate about the effect the space has on our therapy work. The location and quality of a...

Remaining Self-Interested By Joey Tadie, PhD Being a father is exhausting (to put it mildly). Nevertheless, I meet many men who feel a tension to "not be selfish" and thus deny themselves the self-care that is necessary...

If you are looking for fun and unique ways to spend the your Mothers Day, here are six diverse ideas/events in the Denver metro area. ...

When wondering if therapists spend their free time analyzing themselves or everyone around them, it is important to point out that most therapists don't want to do clinical work in their off time.  The ironic thing...

I just finished re-reading what I consider to be some of the best information about couples and relationships out there, Dr. Susan Johnson’s "Hold Me Tight: Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" (2008). Dr. Johnson is...

One of the most common areas of concern I see in my practice is the overwhelming and sometimes debilitating experience of uncontrolled anxiety. I work with many individuals who constantly feel worried, uncertain...

One of the more complex, but rarely highlighted periods of personal development occurs during our transition to adulthood.  Whereas the age range for emerging adulthood can be debated, I tend to consider this...

Shame and guilt are often used interchangeably in our casual conversations to describe uncomfortable feelings.  Although it can be difficult to separate them, psychological research has shown they are distinct and...

Finding ways to connect with loved ones over long distances is a dilemma faced by many families. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family might not get many opportunities to interact with distant loved ones in...

Bullying continues to be a huge problem in our schools and youth communities. With bullying remaining such a prevalent issue, it makes sense that we should strategize ways to help ourselves and our loved ones navigate...

Hear from a real neurofeedback user about how training your brain with neurofeedback can help you get through the rough patches of day-to-day life with less stress and more fun...

Dr. Katie Godfrey offers advice on how to keep your mood bright even when the days turn dark and many of us struggle with low energy and mood...

Coping with loss around the holidays is never easy and often we feel many emotions all at once this time of year. Consider how to make the most of this season even if you are struggling through grief or hardship. Read on...

For many of us, the holiday season is stressful, overbooked, and difficult. Our to-do lists are overflowing and pocket books draining as we look to fulfill out gift list for those in our lives. Reminding yourself...

While the holiday season can be a lovely time to reconnect with family and friends, it can also be a challenging time.  That is why it can be helpful to spend some time reflecting on what is important to you this...

This weekly blog series offers a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques that can reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more effective in achieving your...

This weekly blog series offers a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques that can reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more effective in achieving your...

Healthy sleep is a crucial aspect of our health, but we often engage in habits that can limit opportunities for needed sleep. Consider the following Do's and Don'ts for sleep to ensure you are resting and performing at...

This weekly blog series offers a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques that can reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more effective in achieving your...

This election season has been stressful for many people no matter what your political views are. The atmosphere feels tense both across the nation and among our individual communities. Promoting healthy, peaceful, and...

This weekly blog series offers a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques that can reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more effective in achieving your...

Families are complex and need customized attention in order to promote lasting change. Family assessment can be a powerful tool to help foster communication, understanding, and shared goals for improvement...

Catalyst Center is considered an out-of-network provider and this is something to take into account as you prepare for open enrollment. ...