by Kristen Craren | Aug 2, 2020 | Children
Agonizing over screen time is one of the many modern-day parenting challenges—and not without reason. Screen usage among teenagers in the United States exceeds more than seven hours per day, on average, and this figure does not include screen usage related to school...
by Kristen Craren | Aug 2, 2020 | General
EMDR is a fantastic therapeutic tool that has changed my life both as a clinician and as a therapy client. Why does EMDR work so well? I treat my career as a therapist much like I do the rest of my life; I want to know how everything works. I want to know how...
by Kristen Craren | Jul 24, 2020 | Relationships
Discovery work based off the last 2 blogs on archetypes may help you determine if your relationship has the tendencies of a role couple vs. a real couple. While role couples tend to be unaware of hidden internal influences real couples have developed an awareness of...
by Kristen Craren | Jul 24, 2020 | Relationships
There are ten general “Couple Archetypes” that form role systems in intimate relationships. These archetypes include: 1) Male Dominant 2) Female Dominant 3) Father-Daughter 4) Mother- Son 5) Working and Suffering/Martyrdom 6) Open Relationship 7) Victim-Offender 8)...
by Kristen Craren | Jul 24, 2020 | Relationships
First of all, what is an archetype? An archetype is a representation or copy of something. For example, Cinderella may be a representation of the females in our culture. The way you are in your intimate relationship is most likely a repeat or representation of the...
by Kristen Craren | Jul 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
The thought of the legal and mental health professions banning together may seem pretty outrageous given the stereotypes but, it is true, we are joining forces in the professional community to create better outcomes for you, the client. The lady in the picture you see...
by Kristen Craren | Jul 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Pediatricians in St. Louis say they’re noticing a new trend emerging because of COVID-19: more children going to the hospital for acute psychiatric needs. “The stress, fear and uncertainty created by COVID-19 can wear down anyone, and our teens seem to be...
by James Ahearn | Jul 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
“If you can love me, you can love yourself.” These words from the talented performer and self-love guru Lizzo emphasize a reality that we all too often overlook when it comes to our ability to exercise self-compassion, acceptance, and gentleness. The idea that we need...
by Kristen Craren | May 19, 2020 | Relationships
I don’t mean to come on too strong (pun intended), but you are an adult human and deserve a healthy sex life, guilt free. Before writing this article I trolled the internet to see what people were saying about having a sex life with kids of all ages still living...
by Kristen Craren | May 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Kristen Craren, LPC participates in a local, growing podcast with fellow therapists to discuss burning questions you may have. One question many people want the answer to is: How do I have difficult conversations with my kids (drugs, sex, self regulation)? Click to...
