Why Do People Stay In Toxic Relationships?
Wondering why people stay in toxic relationships? This post explores the emotional and psychological reasons people feel trapped in unhealthy relationships—despite red flags, mental health concerns, or even physical abuse. Learn how to recognize the signs of a toxic relationship, understand the impact of trauma bonds and the cycle of abuse, and get practical tips for leaving a toxic relationship safely. Whether you're looking to break free or support someone you care about, this guide offers compassionate insight and actionable steps for building a healthier relationship and reclaiming your peace.
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How To Deal With Anger From Childhood Trauma
Struggling with anger that seems bigger than the moment? It might be rooted in childhood trauma. In this trauma-informed blog post, we explore how unresolved experiences like emotional neglect, sexual abuse, or growing up around unstable family members can trigger intense feelings of anger in adulthood. You’ll learn how anger responses often mask deeper pain, why it's common to feel passive aggressive or emotionally overwhelmed, and how evidence-based tools like cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic practices, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy can support mental health and lasting healing. If you're ready to improve your quality of life and begin managing anger in a more compassionate way, this post is a must-read.
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How to Know if You Have Childhood Trauma
Wondering if your past might still be affecting your present? Learn how to know if you have childhood trauma, how it shows up in adulthood, and ways to start healing — including therapy, somatic work, and trauma-informed support.
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Unlocking Healing: How Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and EMDR Work Together to Treat Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
Explore how combining Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and EMDR can provide accelerated trauma healing. Learn about the powerful synergy of these two modalities in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Discover what to expect during sessions and how this innovative approach can help you break through emotional barriers faster.
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The Process of Child Play Therapy: What You Need to Know
If your child is struggling with big emotions or behavioral challenges, child play therapy can be a game-changer. At The Flourishing Way, we offer play therapy in Houston, TX, helping children express themselves, build emotional regulation, and strengthen family connections. Through evidence-based techniques, play therapy creates a safe space for children to process their feelings and develop coping skills that last a lifetime.
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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Guide
Discover the transformative power of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in this comprehensive guide. Learn how KAP works, its mental health benefits, and what to expect during your sessions. Ideal for individuals seeking trauma, depression, and anxiety relief through innovative therapeutic methods. Read on for expert insights and practical tips.
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Camp Flourish Tool Kit: Building Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation Skills
At Camp Flourish, we've developed a toolkit of mindfulness activities that empower children to manage anxiety and build emotional regulation skills. From glitter jars to nature walks, these creative exercises are designed to support your child's mental health, helping them navigate their emotions with confidence and resilience.
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Weather Anxiety in Greater Houston: How to Cope in Times of Uncertainty
The Greater Houston area is no stranger to extreme weather. Over the past decade, we've faced an onslaught of natural disasters—hurricanes, derechos, tornadoes, freezes, and flooding. Each event seems more unpredictable and devastating than the last, leaving us in a perpetual state of alertness. Coupled with the extreme summer heat, weather anxiety has become an all-too-common experience for Houstonians. This blog post explores how parents can help their children cope during these times of uncertainty and offers strategies for adults to manage their own anxiety when it feels like we're barely hanging on.
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The Flourishing Way Named One of Houston's Best Places for Therapy!
Our dedicated team provides exceptional individual, couples, teen and family therapy using evidence-based practices. Join us on a journey to mental well-being and personal growth.
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Now Offering Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy at The Flourishing Way
At The Flourishing Way, we understand that true healing encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. That's why we're excited to offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, a therapeutic approach that blends the benefits of ketamine with the expert guidance of our skilled therapists to facilitate profound transformation.
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Unlock Your Power with Girls Who Flourish: A Journey to Teen Empowerment
Our girls groups are an empowering way to set your teen up for life-long success as they transition into young adult hood and eventually leave the nest.
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The Truth About Forgiveness: It's Not About Them
Forgiveness is simple, but it’s not easy. Here’s why it should become a practice.
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Does My Teenager Need Therapy?
5 signs your teen is ready to start therapy.
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Why It’s Ok to Quit
Why quitting isn’t always talked about.
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How to Validate your Child's Emotions
This may not be our first response to our child’s emotions, but it is key to raising emotionally aware children.
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What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy?
Could CBT be what you need to find balance in your life?
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Divorce or Stay Together: When to call it quits in your relationship
You know you feel unhappy, but is it really time to leave?
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When Life Feels Out Of Control, Do This
We can’t control many circumstances, but we can control this.
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11 Ways to Find and Make Friends as an Adult
The quality of your life desperately depends on the quality of your relationships.
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How rituals benefit your mental health
To ritual or not to ritual, that is the question. Here’s what experts say about your night time ritual.
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