Connecting the Dots with Your Child
As a therapist, many families anxiously meet with me, frustrated by their family’s issues, child’s behaviors, and ongoing communication breakdowns. As a result, parents ask me how they can better...
Spring Fever
Let’s talk about springtime. There are so many reasons why we associate spring with renewal. I won’t bore you with a list. We seem to take a collective deep breath...
Still Single? How to feel content and connected with yourself during the holidays
Does the thought of going to a holiday party and explaining your relationship status make you feel exhausted or cringe? Whether you’re newly single, and everyone wants to know what...
7 Tips for Mind-Body Balance
One of the guiding principles of mind-body medicine is the interconnection of all things, including the mind, the body, and the environment in which we live. Each of us is...
Recovering from Community Tragedy
Jeannine Moga, LCSW It’s been just over one month since the shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center took the lives of twelve people, injured several more, and left our...
Illness Prevention Letter
Dear Whole Journey Member, At Whole Journey, two things are of our utmost importance, your health and wellness. I wanted to personally reach out to you and provide an update...
Couples Corner: How to decide what to do or for the holidays
When you make that decision to share your life with someone, one of the truest tests that you as a couple will face is how you will approach the holiday...
The Holidays and Grief: How to Cope When a Loved One is Missing
The holiday season is a busy and stressful time for most of us. But when a member of the family is missing through death, divorce, deployment, or other life transitions, the...
Talking to Kids about the Coronavir
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, many parents are wondering how to talk to children about the impacts of the virus in a way that will be reassuring and...
5 Ways to Beat Coronavirus Anxiety So You Can Sleep
When everything got corona-cancelled, one of the few things I looked forward to was more sleep. But turning in earlier and getting up later doesn’t necessarily translate to better rest—not...
