Hope +Wellness Blog

little snippets of advice for everyday challenges many people share

Hope+Wellness 6/29/22 Hope+Wellness 6/29/22

Codependence vs Interdependence in Relationships

If you’re in a codependent relationship, it’s not doomed to end poorly. Just as codependence was learned at some point, it can be unlearned. There are things you can do to help shift from a codependent dynamic to a more interdependent one.

Hope+Wellness 3/28/22 Hope+Wellness 3/28/22

5 Ways to Deal With Being Ghosted

Many of us have negative beliefs about ourselves, whether we realize it or not. There’s even a name for that critical voice in your head that reinforces those mean thoughts: the inner critic. This inner critic might tell you that you’re not loveable or not good enough. Being ghosted can reinforce those beliefs, even though they’re false.

Hope+Wellness 2/8/22 Hope+Wellness 2/8/22

6 Ways Cooking Together Builds Intimacy

It might sound simple, but cooking a meal together can be a great (and fun!) way to spend quality time with your partner and build intimacy between the two of you. Here are 6 reasons cooking together can help build intimacy.

Hope+Wellness 1/25/22 Hope+Wellness 1/25/22

6 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations with Your Partner

Every relationship has ups and downs. No lasting relationship exists without conflict, so knowing how to address it in a healthy way is crucial for a healthy, lasting relationship. However, we know that it does feel scary to broach a difficult conversation with a partner. So to help you, we’ve put together 6 tips for having difficult conversations with your partner.

Hope+Wellness 5/24/21 Hope+Wellness 5/24/21

5 Reasons You Might Consider Ending a Friendship

Whatever way works for you and your situation, know that it is okay to feel a bunch of conflicting feelings about ending a friendship. You might feel relieved to not have to deal with them anymore. You might feel sad remembering the good times you had together. You might be angry at the way they treated you. Whatever you’re feeling, it’s okay.

Hope+Wellness is a mental health practice specializing in the treatment of depression, mood, stress, and anxiety in kids, teens, and adults. This is a blog about living well and finding meaning and purpose in the face of difficult challenges. This is a blog about finding hope.