by Bren M. Chasse, LMFT | Nov 25, 2021 | Mental Health
by: Bren Michelle Chasse, LMFT & Janelle Saenz, AMFT The holidays are officially upon us! For many, this is an exciting time of celebration, sharing time with family, and participating in all the festivities the holidays may bring. However, for some, the...
by Bren M. Chasse, LMFT | Apr 8, 2021 | Mental Health, Trauma & EMDR
Forgiveness is an evolutionary phenomenon that, historically, has been a necessary part to building and sustaining community (Tooby & Cosmides, 2005)). In early times, it allowed groups to minimize conflict and helped support, foster, and preserve cooperation so...
by Bren M. Chasse, LMFT | Mar 2, 2021 | Relationships
It can be excruciatingly painful to watch someone you love struggle and it’s natural to want to help. In fact, we are hardwired to want to protect family members and those we love from harm. But when does love, protection, and support cross the line into...
by Bren M. Chasse, LMFT | Mar 1, 2021 | Parenting
“Co-parenting is not a competition. It’s a collaboration of two homes working together with the best interest of the child at heart.” — Heather Hetchler In a day and age where long-term marriages are the exception and not the rule, the issue...
by Bren M. Chasse, LMFT | Nov 18, 2020 | Relationships
Boundaries are a form of self-care and allow us to protect against relationships becoming intrusive or unsafe. Although it’s commonly assumed that boundaries create restriction and distance in a relationship, in reality, they foster intimacy by providing a...
