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December is upon us, and with it comes a couple of big holidays with some serious gift-giving expectations attached. I’ve always loved and looked forward so much to this time of year. I love the twinkly lights, the smell of cinnamon and fir trees, carols and hot cocoa, and cuddling by a warm fire and […]

November is designated as National Family Caregivers month.  The challenge of being a“caregiver” has become a widespread concern in both family therapy and medical family therapy, as the baby boomers reach an age where their health needs are higher and an increasing number of families are set to take on the task of supporting family […]

Last week, my husband and I had a pretty significant argument (yes, it happens to me, too!). It happened late at night, after I got home from work and our daughter was already sound asleep. It happened right at bedtime. My husband typically does a really great job of keeping his cool in an argument, […]

Blended families are becoming more and more common. After the difficult, often painful experience of divorce, it can feel wonderful for an individual to find love and companionship in a new relationship. The excitement and romance are very real and can be very helpful in creating a healthy new life. However, no one can deny […]

I can hardly believe that November is upon us. Where does the time go? As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many of us find ourselves putting away the Halloween costumes and preparing for the busy holiday season. November is one of my favorite months of the year — I love the […]

Two studies were recently published that looked at the relationship between pornography consumption and relationship satisfaction. According to the research, there has been a gradual increase in male consumption of pornography – from 26% in the 70s to 34% in the 2000’s. However, pornography is not something only watched by men – many women are […]

One of the specialty services offered at Lindsey Hoskins & Associates is Medical Family Therapy, a specific type of couple and family therapy offered to those struggling with an unexpected, challenging, or complicated medical diagnosis or situation. Medical family therapy can help clients communicate collaboratively and productively with their medical team, make sense of complex medical […]

As the temperatures begin to drop and the sun seems to set earlier and earlier by the day, there’s no denying that fall has arrived. Between enjoying sweatshirt-weather, apple cider and hayrides, it’s easy to allow ourselves to succumb to the slightly slower pace and comfortable feeling of the new season. For some, fall can […]

This post was originally published in October, 2014. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and this is a topic that hits close to home for me personally. In 2012, just after my husband and I decided to start trying for our first baby, I lost three pregnancies in eight months. This month, the […]