The holidays are magical, but they can also be chaotic, and not to mention expensive. With so much to do and so many people to interact with, it can be difficult to feel joyous while managing it all. Being proactive about our mental, and overall health can ease the pressure.  Below are a few tips that may help us avoid the winter blues and hectic plans. 

One challenge most fathers do not expect to suffer from is postpartum depression. Postpartum depression or PPD has long been associated with mothers who have recently given birth and are experiencing a significant drop in hormones; however PPD can actually be experienced by mothers, fathers, and even adoptive parents.

Dr. Brandon Eddy, an assistant professor in the Couple and Family Therapy Program within the School of Medicine at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), works with individuals, couples, and families, helping with a variety of presenting issues. Dr. Eddy specializes in the transition to parenthood (postpartum depression, miscarriage, infertility) and Autism Spectrum Disorder.  

The healing power of horses lies in their non-judgmental, kind, and gentle manner. Horses have a natural ability to speak to humans, without saying anything at all. Horses act as biofeedback machines, or “emotional mirrors” for their human counterparts.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) otherwise known as “Tapping” is a technique designed to help clients with PTSD, fears, phobias, recent trauma, and other anxiety-based conditions.

Although these co-occurring psychological disorders can be difficult to discern, it is important to know what they entail, how to differentiate between them, and what treatments are available.

Whether an individual or couple struggles with infertility or is infertile, both experiences are incredibly painful and take a significant mental, emotional, physical, psychological, and financial toll. It is important to highlight that there is a difference between struggling with infertility and being infertile (sometimes referred to as sterility), especially as it may inform the direction of therapy.

Struggles with mental health and wellness are experienced universally and, in any case, seeking therapy can be a wonderful way to address the concerns you have. Working with a therapist can help you to reach your goals, improve your relationships, increase your emotional intelligence, and manage and address symptoms of a mental health diagnosis. Although everyone can benefit from the insights gained and the work done in therapy, those who are LGBTQIA identifying can face unique struggles that threaten their mental health and therefore may profit especially from seeking therapy.

Our very own, Anna Trujillo, gives Valentine’s Day tips on how to be more present, reflect, validate, and remember.

Valentine’s Day can be a great reminder for couples to take a break from their busy schedules to “check-in” with their partner and also to re-connect!

Although Black History Month is a month when we acknowledge and celebrate the historical achievements of African Americans, this month we should also recognize the certain need for African Americans in the mental health profession.

Laura enjoys working with couples and adolescents, and has experience with clients of all ages and types of relationships. She uses a client-centered, individually tailored approach for everyone she sees. As no two people are the same, no single model can fit all clients. She gives unique and individual attention to each client, developing a method that best suits you.

It’s that time of year again, people are talking about New Year’s Resolutions.

Many use this time as inspiration to set new goals like more exercise, saving money, or getting organized. And for some it is to start therapy and pursue self-growth or improve relationships. I like to think of these goals as mental and emotional fitness.

Teaching graduate students and supervising therapist interns means I hear lots of questions regarding ‘what-if’ and ‘have you ever’ situations. Recently it’s been about whether you need to have experienced what your client(s) is going through in order to be able to help them reach counseling goals.

At Red Rock Counseling, we want to make it easy for our clients in Summerlin and Las Vegas to be able to book their therapy session easy. That’s why we decided to go with an online booking software. You choose the date, time and therapist, and we’ll send the reminders.

It’s difficult to even put into words the pain that comes with the loss of a loved one. But we urge you to try. Better yet, we urge you to find a professional who’s been trained to be your guide during tough times, especially those during the holiday season. -- Lauren Ender, MFT Student Intern

The holiday season can be a tough time for those with eating disorders. Here are a few helpful tips to plan ahead with. As always, seek professional help if you or a loved one is struggling. -- Lauren Ender, MFT Student Intern

Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) are mental health professionals trained in psychotherapy and family systems, and licensed to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage, couples and family systems.