Learning to Play with Yourself

Learning to Play with Yourself

You have likely noticed that Togetherness Times addresses one topic every month and explores this topic from multiple angles. When I asked my daughter what she thought I should write about for the month of April, she sat quiet for a moment and then stated, “How about...
Learning to Play with Your Partner

Learning to Play with Your Partner

If you are in a partner relationship, can you recall the story of your first date? Where did you go and what did you do? How did you feel on your date? Were you nervous, excited, guarded, or curious? Once you got past the first date, what sort of things did you and...
Learning to Play with Your Children

Learning to Play with Your Children

As parents, we understand that we have a responsibility to our children. We need to feed them, clothe them, protect them, educate them and guide them, to name a few. Have you ever considered that parents also have a responsibility to play with their children? The...
Learning to Play with Your Friends

Learning to Play with Your Friends

The older I get the more I value the true friendships that I have. These people have walked through fire with me. They have seen me at my absolute worst, best and everything in-between. They hold space for me when I am in need of support. They encourage me when I am...
De-stigmatizing Mental Illness Part 1

De-stigmatizing Mental Illness Part 1

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, the Togetherness Times is going to actively de-stigmatize mental illness by sharing our stories. Over the next four weeks, you will hear stories from our therapists about how they manage or have managed depression, anxiety,...