Let It In

by Sanctuary | Jan 9, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety, Wellness & Mindfulness

Do you ever find yourself being the one who watches? Or maybe the one who holds the bags while everyone else rides the rollercoaster? How about the person whose happiness comes from looking at beautiful pictures of places they’ve never been? Sometimes – this is me....

Parents of LGBTQ Youth group begins this week!

by Sanctuary | Nov 17, 2015 | LGBTQIA, Parenting

We are excited to announce the launch of our newest group! Starting this Saturday, November 21 at our Douglassville location, the Parents of LGBTQ Youth and Young Adults group is for parents and caretakers who are seeking to provide and receive support from others. If...

ADD / ADHD in Teens and Adults

by Sanctuary | Feb 6, 2015 | Men, Parenting, Women

ADD / ADHD: Not Just for Children   ADHD is an acronym that you might hear often, wondering exactly what it means and if it only pertains to children with behavioral issues. First of all, ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is sometimes...

Can you accept a compliment?

by Sanctuary | Apr 14, 2014 | Women

It has been my observation (and the observation of others… multiple others) that many women can’t. I see it all the time, especially in my work with teenage girls. Tell any given 16 year-old girl that her hair looks nice or she played a great game of softball or that...

Rape Culture: Changing The Dialogue

by Heather Kramer Almquist, MA, LPC, NCP, CT, CDWF | Apr 12, 2013 | Grief & Trauma, Men, Women

Espousing a culture of inclusivity and respect is inherent in fostering opportunities for people to have meaningful dialog, effective interactions, and positive discourse. There is no change, either on a personal relationship level, or a societal one, without respect....