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The Silent Tragedy Affecting Today’s Children

This is especially important for those in the helping profession! Take care of yourselves, friends. What's something you can do this week to practice self-care?

4 Ways to Deal When You and Your Spouse Are Emotionally Exhausted It can be tough to regroup after your relationship is hit with an emotional event. Here’s how to deal when you and your spouse are emotionally exhausted.

The Magic Relationship Ratio, According to Science That “magic ratio” is 5 to 1. This means that for every negative interaction during conflict, a stable and happy marriage has five (or more) positive interactions.

“It is important to allow the natural process of working through trauma to happen and to remove any barriers that may get in the way. This includes the belief we aren’t supposed to feel ‘negative’ emotions or that we have to forgive.”

Some interesting perspective on working with people who have experienced trauma.

Why I Don't Use the Word 'Forgiveness' in Trauma Therapy Many people affected by horrific trauma—including abuse and rape—get stuck on the notion that forgiving their perpetrators is essential to healing. Not so.

Some self-love advice from Brene Brown. Happy Valentine's Day!

Emotional safety is an important aspect of fostering trust in relationships.

What It Means to Be Emotionally Safe in a Relationship We need emotional safety in our relationships in order for connection and intimacy to grow. This article describes what emotional safety means.

Connection is one of the most important parts of the human experience!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/why-family-matters/201810/5-reasons-why-families-should-be-included-in-child-therapy

5 Reasons Why Families Should Be Included in Child Therapy Mental health challenges involve the whole family. So must therapeutic services.

Communication is key!

7 Ways Talking About Your Mental Health With Your Partner Can Improve Your Relationship It can be difficult to open up and talk to your partner about your mental health, especially if you just started dating. You might worry that they'll see you differently, that the news will change your relationship, or that they might not be very…

Happy New Year from the Marriage & Family Therapy Student Association! We are looking forward to continuing to promote MFT at UNL in 2019! What are some of your New Year's Resolutions?

For those of us who love working with kids :)

Prince Harry Delivers Powerful Speech On Seeking Mental Health Help "You need to know that part of being strong and tough is having the courage to seek help when you need it," the Duke of Suss*x said.

Everyone Needs Help from Time to Time—Therapists Included Asking for help doesn't mean you're weak or incapable. Instead, it signals strong self-awareness and a firm grasp of your limitations. We all have them.

Good information with the weather changing!

11 Ways to Arm Yourself Against SAD Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can affect people in all climates and in every season. Here are some ways to ease symptoms all year round.

11 Things That Will Help You Hold Space for Someone Holding space for another person means being there with unconditional positive regard—no matter the challenge. To hold space for someone, do these 11 things.

Some great thoughts for clinicians working with or aspiring to work with diverse populations.

How I Learned To Talk To My Filipino Mom About My Mental Health A daughter tries to find out why her mom wouldn't talk to her about her emotional struggles. The answer partly had to do with 400 years of colonialism ... and American TV.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Carrie Arasmith

Carrie is originally from Alabama and earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Auburn University. She is passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families to find healing through self-discovery, breaking negative patterns, and finding hope. Her clinical interests include trauma-informed therapy and working with couples. Interested in why Carrie chose Marriage & Family Therapy or her experience at UNL? Message us for her contact info!

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Spencer Dutson

Spencer received his bachelor's degree in family studies from Utah State University. He strives to create an environment in therapy where individuals, couples, and families feel safe to explore painful past experiences and navigate their healing processes. Spencer is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, a research-based treatment for distressed couples. Are you interested in why Spencer chose Marriage & Family Therapy or his experience at UNL? Message us for his contact info!

Make more time for wonder

https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/why-we-should-make-more-time-wonder-ncna908416?cid=eml_better_20180912

Maria Shriver: Overwhelmed? Here’s why you should make more time for wonder Making the case for less busyness, less intense thinking, more calm and more connection.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Jessica Glass

Jessica is originally from Denver, Colorado, and completed her undergraduate degree at UNL in Psychology. In addition to her MFT course work, she is working toward a minor in communication studies. Jessica enjoys working with families and children and is interested in play therapy. Are you interested in why Jessica chose Marriage & Family Therapy or her experience at UNL? Message us for her contact info!

Self-care is important, even in a relationship.

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/self-care-in-relationships-creating-me-time-within-we-0512165

Self-Care in Relationships: Creating 'Me' Time Within a 'We' Making time for yourself is as important in the context of your relationship as it was while you were single. Here's why "me" time matters in a "we" dynamic.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Johnna Hjersman

Johnna is a Nebraska native and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As a graduate student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program, she has found that the problems we face in the present are often rooted in the pain we suffered in the past. Johnna welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life. She is an LGBTQ affirmative therapist and is knowledgeable of both the polyamorous and kink communities.