The looming uncertainty caused by Covid-19 is understandably contributing to heightened stress levels. Stress, maybe now more than ever, may be a constant presence in our lives, but there are things that we can do to...

Just about everyone knows how hard a relationship break-up can be. Whether a break-up is amicable or contentious, it takes an emotional toll and the feelings of grief and loss are inevitable. Here are 5 recommended...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I think it's safe to say that all of us would benefit from paying attention to our emotional well-being during these complex times. There is never a good time for an...

It can be very common during pregnancy to have many looming questions. You may have all sorts of thoughts and/or wonder about who you will be as a mom, what labor will be like, how will this change you and your...

If you or someone you love has struggled with Anxiety, you know how debilitating it can be. Anxiety can impact many areas of life – work, relationships, parenting – it can even seep into leisure time! In this article...

During this uncertain time, many people are experiencing mental health symptoms related to stress. Therapists Erin Jacklin and Kendra Doukas provide a simple explanation of the Stress Response System. Find out why this...

In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week and we wanted to offer words of encouragement to the aspiring fathers and parents out there who are facing this difficult dilemma. Working through infertility can be...

In light of National Infertility Awareness Week I wanted to highlight the intersection of infertility and COVID-19. Fertility struggles can shatter a couple’s collective dream of growing their family. For many folks this...

It can sometimes be challenging to find ways to motivate children that do not involve screens, treats or quick bribes. While these rewards are not bad in and of themselves, it is good for children to learn how to “save...

Missing out on milestones or celebrations is one very difficult aspect of being in quarantine. As humans we depend on these events to pass time in a meaningful way and to break up routine. We will miss many special...

We know this can be a scary time to be having a baby and that safety policies to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are ever changing and location specific. We are busy trying to collect resources that are available...

First, give yourself permission to be a “good enough” parent. There is a culture of hyper-productivity on social media right now. Try to remember that much of the posts you are seeing are a reflection of other people’s...

Whether we like it or not, the COVID-19 pandemic has inevitably changed many aspects of our daily lives. Many of us are living with stay-at-home orders or are deciding to self-quarantine to help prevent the spread of the...

With all that is happening in the world it can be hard to know how to feel. You may be asking yourself questions like: Where do I fall on the spectrum from terrified to calm? How to cope? How do I talk to my children...

We know how hard it can be to keep kids occupied and manage stress levels while we are all staying at home. We wanted to share some helpful information that we have gathered with help from friends and colleagues. Thank...

The last two weeks, and much longer in some places, have left people around the world reeling. Within days our lives changed in many ways, some obvious and some not immediately noticeable. Under the best of...

Anxiety can skyrocket during a health crisis. It is unnerving to see the empty shelves in a grocery store or wonder about access to healthcare if needed. It is common to not know how exactly to feel or whether or not you...

So you are trapped at home with your family, now what? First, remember that you love these people. Second, it is going to be okay. This is the perfect time to re-frame this and make this a nice little stay-cation. Why...

Solo during quarantine? Here are a list of things to entertain yourself beyond binge watching television. Use this time to focus on you or reconnect with yourself Journal Write/Draw/Paint Learn something new, like an...

“Spring is coming, spring is coming  birdies fill the air  weave together straw and feather  each one doing their share” This time of year always reminds of the song Spring is Coming* (Charles L. Minturn, 1914) from my...

For school-aged children, creating structure might be helpful. Try to mirror the structure of their typical school day. For example, you could have a schedule in 45-minute to one-hour increments. This is usually a good...

The Catalyst Center recognizes that this is an incredibly complex time with multiple major events coinciding in stressful ways. We are all experiencing unprecedented types of challenges, stressors, and uncertainty about...

Here at the Catalyst Center, we are always doing our best to think ahead, with you in mind.  We are keeping up with the CDC recommendations and taking preventative measures to keep you and our staff safe and healthy.  We...

Here at the Catalyst Center, we are always looking for ways to improve our service and do our best to think ahead, with you in mind. We value mental health care and do not want you to miss out on your care due to snow...

It is a great idea to talk to kids of all ages about germs and why we shouldn’t put everything in our mouths in general. With very young kids you don’t need to explain the details of the current coronavirus pandemic...

What is the single most important thing you would do for yourself today if you weren’t afraid? This question plays on the fantasy of being completely free of fear, and can highlight your heart’s deepest desires. There is...

After a major loss in our lives, we can feel shattered. Losing a marriage, having a miscarriage, or experiencing the death of a loved one can leave us emotionally, and sometimes physically, wrecked. Grief is the process...

“What does recovery look like?” “How do I get rid of the eating disorder?” “If I mess up, does that mean I’m a failure, or that I won’t get better?” Common themes in therapy include: what eating disorder recovery is...

Trauma has always been a focus of my clinical work and I dealt with it long before I received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Prior to having training in EMDR, I found trauma...

The Pursuit of Happiness is a Trap I sometimes find myself telling my clients, “I am not trying to help you feel happy.” I don’t say this because I am callus, I say it because I see the hunt for happiness as a trap. The...