by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Sep 13, 2022 | Abuse, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Parenting, Therapy, Trauma
Family scapegoating abuse (FSA) is common in toxic families. Scapegoats are children blamed for all of the problems in dysfunctional households. The family scapegoat might be bullied, neglected, insulted, or abused. When children are assigned this role, they may...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Aug 2, 2022 | Mental Health Counseling, Parenting, Therapy, Trauma
Feeling like something was missing from your relationship with your parents is unfortunately something many people experience. You may not be able to point to any specific instance of being abused, but being distant or detached is a form of emotional neglect. That...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Jun 3, 2022 | Abuse, Child Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Parenting
Dealing with toxic parents can be an extremely difficult experience. Some parents thrive on getting you worked up, they are less understanding, and they refuse to see things the way you do. You are left feeling miserable and misunderstood. Having a parent like this...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | May 13, 2022 | Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Parenting
Remarriage can help heal the scars of divorce – however, 60% of second marriages fail. We do not say this to discourage you from pursuing a new relationship, but to help you avoid some pitfalls going forward. One huge reason second marriages fail is an inability...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Jan 13, 2022 | Child Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Parenting, Therapy
Children can develop the same mental health conditions as adults. However, they often display these symptoms differently. It can be difficult to identify mental health disorders in children because normal childhood development is a process that involves significant...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Dec 10, 2021 | Anger Management, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Parenting, Therapy, Trauma
Mental health counseling for teens is something we are frequently asked about in our office. The reason for this is that many people with mental health conditions start to experience symptoms in their teens. We find that these teens can significantly benefit...
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