by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 29, 2025 | Communication, Emotions, Family Therapy, Grief, Relationships
Divorce is one of the most difficult life transitions a family can face, especially when children are involved. While adults grapple with the emotional, financial, and logistical complexities of separation, children often experience confusion, fear, sadness, and even...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Sep 16, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Psychotherapy
When it’s at its worse, grief can feel like you’re stuck in quicksand. When you’re grieving a loss, such as the death of a loved one, the pain can seem unbearable, and you may feel like you will never move on. However, with time, patience, and support, you can...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 13, 2024 | Depression, Grief, Happiness, Nutrition, Psychotherapy, Sleep
If you or someone you’re closed to has experienced depression, then you already known that it’s a serious mood disorder. It affects the way a person feels, acts, and thinks. Although depression is common among older adults, clinical depression is not considered a...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 16, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Psychotherapy |
Bereavement is a period of time spent adjusting to a profound loss. During this time, a bereaved person may experience varying levels of grief manifesting in feelings of numbness, shock, sadness, and yearning for the person or pet who has passed. For most people, it’s...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Happiness, Joy, Love, Psychotherapy, Relationships
In psychology, resilience means being able to adapt to life’s misfortunes and setbacks without prolonged periods of distress. Ask yourself, when something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart? The good news is there’s actually a roadmap for...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Nov 6, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Psychotherapy |
Grief and depression are similar, sharing some of the same symptoms. Yet each is a distinct experience and understanding the distinction is important for several reasons. For many people, receiving a diagnosis of depression and seeking treatment can be literally...
