Acacia Collaborative Blog

The client-therapist relationship is just that, a relationship. This means that both the therapist and the patient play their own part in making the experience the best it can be. How can you ensure that you're not leaving therapeutic benefits on the table?  ...

Social media can have real consequential effects on your moods and thoughts. Being aware of this is the first step to mitigating the negative effects on yourself. Some of the negative effects include comparing yourself to unrealistic expectations resulting in lower...

Do you have a wedding coming up? Have you and your partner started to consider marriage? Sometimes when a couple gets engaged the pressure heats up in the relationship causing more tension. Between wedding planning and the reality of the commitment you are making,...

Let's start with some simple definitions.  Resistance is “the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding”, or in psychiatry: “Opposition to attempt to bring repressed thoughts or feelings into consciousness” (Dictionary. com, 2019a) Acceptance,...

Watch The Video Below In the wake of multiple mass shootings in the United States taking place in seemingly mundane places where people ought to feel safe, such as grocery stores, schools, and hospitals many parents have felt the urge to hold their children tighter...

The first thing to know is that people considering therapy are encouraged to “shop around.” That means you can meet several therapists before deciding who you’d like to work with. Most therapists offer a short, complimentary consultation which gives you an opportunity...