Johns Creek High School Auditorium Lobby
4/10/19 11:35am-12:25pm
You Asked For It and We Listened!
Join us for a Live Q&A Session with Lisa Van Der Merwe, LCSW, PC at JCHS!
FYI 1/26/19 Parent Presentation Cancelled
Please be aware that the parent presentation scheduled for 1/26/19 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Parent Presentation 9/26 – Nurturing Your Teen’s Emotional Wellness
Raising emotionally healthy teens is crucial in a world where there is no lack of things to create stress. Rates of anxiety and depression are skyrocketing, which presents a unique challenge for today’s parents. On Wednesday, September 26th from 11:30 – 12:30 I’ll be at Johns Creek High School to talk about the number one thing that can contribute to your child’s inner and outer success.
3 Family Rules and the Importance of Family Identity
Family identity and cohesion is important. It provides an environment filled with support, a sense of belonging, and a deep understanding of who we are and what we value as a family. In healthy families individual differences are always respected and celebrated, but there is still a core family identity that binds everyone together.
As a mother, wife, and therapist I take this to heart and have worked hard to nurture it in my own family. One of the ways that we put this philosophy into practice is through our 3 core family rules.
5 Simple Ways To Improve Your Relationship
There are some relatively simple things that we can do to improve how we relate to our partners. Here are some ways to strengthen your relationship:
Approach your partner with curiosity. When we are curious about someone, we want to learn more. We approach them with energy, openness, and a lack of preconceived judgement. We don’t take them for granted and we try to connect with their interests. Put effort into discovering who your partner is again.