Crystin Rice
While waiting...
When we find ourselves in a season of waiting, it can feel frustrating and perhaps even meaningless - as if nothing is happening. We...
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Crystin Rice
- Sep 2
- 5 min
The Mind-Reading Trap
When relationship stress starts to creep in, it's not uncommon for us to find ourselves saying, "My partner should just know how to help...
Crystin Rice
- Aug 26
- 4 min
Is it love? Or is it activated attachment?
You were sure this time would be different. You were heads over heals into this partner, and surely it wouldn't end up badly like the...
Crystin Rice
- Aug 4
- 5 min
What to Expect When Starting Counseling
It can be hard to reach out for help, especially if you are new to therapy. Here is what you can expect at your first appointment....
Crystin Rice
- Aug 4
- 3 min
Crafting our adversity into a story to tell
I spent last weekend doing some yard work in 100-degree heat. (Perhaps my sense of timing is not the best.) When I finally came inside,...
Crystin Rice
- Jul 1
- 2 min
What It Means to Live Free
On the Fourth of July, we celebrate our freedom and independence as a nation. I was reflecting today about what it means to fully claim...
Crystin Rice
- Jun 13
- 3 min
Emotions aren't bad...or good
We often think of happy emotions as "good" and scary or difficult emotions as "bad." Emotions are just helpful information, though, like...
Crystin Rice
- Jan 7
- 7 min
Resolutions or Revolutions?
Deep breath. January is often a time when we find ourselves looking around at the aftermath after a busy holiday season, taking a deep...
Crystin Rice
- Dec 21, 2022
- 5 min
Couple Stress During the Holidays
Heading into the holidays can be a stressful time for partners, and this can often lead to arguments that put a damper on the holiday...
Crystin Rice
- Dec 19, 2022
- 6 min
The Gift of Self-Care
We can all get a little overwhelmed by the events, shopping lists, and tasks of the season. When your body gets tired from the busyness,...
Crystin Rice
- Dec 3, 2022
- 5 min
Because that's the way we've always done it
Holiday traditions are part of what makes a season special. They bring a sense of community and connection. A sense of predictability and...
Crystin Rice
- Sep 16, 2022
- 7 min
Getting Your Daily Dose of Vitamin "V"
What is it about a beach vacation or trip to the spa that refreshes our soul? Soaking up the sun on a sandy beach definitely gives us a...
Crystin Rice
- Sep 1, 2022
- 3 min
How to Rest Well
When was the last time you rested? I don’t mean binge-watching 4 seasons of your favorite show, although that has its place. Nor am I...
Crystin Rice
- Aug 15, 2022
- 5 min
Level-Up Relationship Series
During elections, I find myself reflecting on the way that they tend to highlight polarization among people. A vote often comes down to...
Crystin Rice
- Aug 15, 2022
- 1 min
What is Self-Compassion?
We hear a lot about self-compassion, but what actually does it mean to have self-compassion? Think of what it would be like to sit with...
Crystin Rice
- Aug 15, 2022
- 1 min
What does my therapist think about me?
Sometimes clients wonder if their therapist will secretly judge them or think they are "weird" when they share what goes through their...
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