Posts by New Growth Counseling Carlsbad
How should Parents Deal with Screen-time?
As a Family Therapist, I am asked to weigh-in on many parenting dilemmas…one of the biggest concerns is about kids access to technology and screen time. As a father of 2 boys, this dilemma is also quite personal for my wife and me as we try to figure it out. as well! I found this…
Read MoreDoes pre-marital counseling help? What’s involved, and how long does it take?
We often get asked, “do you offer pre-marital counseling at New Growth? If so how long does it take and what’s involved?” These are great questions! While there is no one-size-fits-all response, thankfully there are a few categories that are typical. The good news is that pre-marital counseling helps most people – but only if…
Read MoreParenting Teens & Tweens – How We Help
Being a parent to a teen is tough! We’ll help you navigate the tough times by strengthening the connection between you and your teen. Despite what you may be feeling, as a parent, you remain the most influential person to your teens – we’ll help you experience this power so you can address your concerns…
Read MoreHow do I raise an Emotionally Intelligent Kid?
Because your children are so incredibly important, we approach family work with an intense respect and concern for your position as a parent as well as for your kids. Parenting is arguably the most important and challenging job on the planet! We want to understand your experience and support you in this role. Our Carlsbad…
Read MoreHow Effective Is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?
If you’ve been wondering “How effective is Emotionally Focused Therapy?” you’re not alone. Many people search for counseling that goes deeper than quick tips or communication tricks. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of the most researched and effective approaches for couples, and it is increasingly used with individuals and families as well. Since the…
Read MoreWhat Is IFS Therapy and Can It Help Me?
If you’ve ever felt like a part of you wants to move on while another part can’t let go, you’re not alone. Many people experience these kinds of inner conflicts. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy provides a powerful way to understand and heal these internal struggles. In this article, we’ll explore what IFS therapy is,…
Read MoreThe 8 Cs of Self-Energy: A Guide to Inner Healing with IFS Therapy
If you’ve ever wished for an inner anchor—something steady and kind within you during life’s storms—the concept of Self-energy in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. And if you’re skeptical, especially if anxiety or inner pain has felt like something to eliminate rather than understand, you’re not alone.…
Read MoreHow IFS Therapy Helps with Anxiety: A New Way to Understand Your Worry
If you’ve tried everything to manage your anxiety—deep breathing, logic, even medication—and it still feels like something’s missing, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy might offer the breakthrough you’ve been hoping for. IFS doesn’t try to get rid of your anxiety. Instead, it helps you understand why it’s there, what it’s protecting, and how to build…
Read MoreCan Emotionally Focused Therapy in Carlsbad (EFT) Really Help Our Relationship?
If you’re in a relationship that feels stuck—like the same fights keep happening, like no matter what you say or do, you and your partner keep missing each other—this might be the article you need to read today. Maybe you love each other, but something feels broken. You’re not alone. Couples in distress often feel…
Read MoreCan IFS Therapy Help Us Stop Fighting and Start Understanding Each Other?
You love each other. That’s not the problem. The problem is what happens when things go wrong. Maybe it’s the way your conversations spiral. Maybe one of you shuts down while the other presses harder. Maybe there are long silences that feel heavy, awkward. And the harder you try to fix it, the more you…
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