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Practice News · September 29, 2026

Welcoming Dr. Nikel Rogers-Wood: Psychological Assessment Comes to Haven

Haven now offers psychological and psychoeducational evaluation, led by a psychologist who has spent more than twenty years on exactly these questions.

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A mother sits at a kitchen table beside a bassinet with her chin in her hand, a baby monitor and folded laundry in front of her and an untouched mug of tea. Journal 120

Maternal Mental Health · September 15, 2026

When Motherhood Is Heavy: Making Room for Grief, Adjustment, and Your Own Needs

Postpartum depression and anxiety are among the most common complications of childbirth, and they are treatable.

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A woman and a man talk across a sunlit kitchen counter, she gesturing mid-sentence while he listens with his arms folded. Journal 119

DBT · September 2, 2026

Both Things Can Be True: How Dialectical Thinking Can Help You Get Unstuck

There are moments when our minds seem to demand a clear answer.

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A man and a woman sit close together on a living-room sofa, turned toward one another in conversation over mugs of coffee. Journal 118

Relationships · August 9, 2026

Better Conversations, Stronger Connection: Communication Skills for Couples

Communication is one of the most common challenges couples face.

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A woman rests back under a blanket on a sofa with one hand at her forehead, a mug and an open notebook on the table beside her. Journal 117

Well-Being · August 2, 2026

Why Rest Feels Uncomfortable: Learning to Slow Down Without Guilt

You finally have a quiet moment. There is nothing urgent to do.

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An older woman sits in her wheelchair on a plant-filled porch with her hands crossed over her heart and her eyes closed. Journal 116

Purpose & Growth · July 20, 2026

The Power of Self-Compassion: Why Being Kinder to Yourself Improves Mental Health

Imagine speaking to a friend the way you speak to yourself after making a mistake.

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A woman writes in a journal at a sunlit table surrounded by a camera, art supplies, hand weights and a bowl of fruit. Journal 115

Purpose & Growth · July 5, 2026

Finding Your Ikigai: A Path to Purpose, Balance, and Fulfillment

In a world that often prioritizes productivity and achievement, many people find themselves asking a deeper question: “What is all of this for?” You may be doing all the

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An older man with a backpack and walking pole hikes along a sunny wooded trail. Journal 114

Well-Being · June 28, 2026

Step Outside: How Fresh Air and Sunshine Support Your Mental Health

Sometimes the most effective mental health tools are also the simplest.

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A teenage girl packs her younger brother's lunch and helps him with his backpack while their mother sits exhausted on the sofa behind them. Journal 113

Parenting & Families · June 21, 2026

When Kids Become the Caregivers: Understanding Parentification and Its Lasting Impact

Some children grow up being described as “so mature for their age.” They’re the helpers.

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A couple prepare a meal together at a kitchen counter, talking as one chops vegetables and the other tosses a salad. Journal 112

Relationships · June 11, 2026

What Happens After the Honeymoon Phase? Building a Relationship That Lasts Beyond the First 90 Days

I recently had the opportunity to join Robin Fisher Roffer on the Plenty of Husbands podcast to discuss a topic that comes up often in my work as a psychologist: what hap

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An exhausted adult sits alone at a kitchen table surrounded by a calendar, blank sticky notes, a phone, and household reminders. Journal 111

Anxiety & Stress · June 7, 2026

Why You’re Always Tired: The Mental Load No One Talks About

You slept. You had your coffee. You made it through the day. And yet—you’re still exhausted.

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A child lies on a living room floor staring at the ceiling while toys and art supplies sit unused nearby. Journal 110

Parenting & Families · May 31, 2026

When Your Child Says “I’m Bored”: Why It’s Actually a Good Thing

“I’m bored.” It’s a phrase most parents hear often—especially during weekends, school breaks, or summer months.

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