CIFT :: Center for Individual and Family Therapy

01/20/2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States. One in five Americans is affected by mental illness each year and one in five children will experience “seriously debilitating mental illness” during their life.

Our therapists are committed to walk alongside you in your mental health journey and to support you in achieving your spiritual, emotional and relational goals. Click the link below to get to know our therapists and email us at info@ciftcounseling.com to set up an appointment!

https://ciftcounseling.com/therapists/

07/07/2022

Calling all church pastors, staff, and Christian nonprofit and business leaders! Join us on September 29, 2022 for our Ministry Conference. To purchase tickets or learn more: https://bit.ly/3HB8TKU. We look forward to seeing you there!

03/25/2020

All of us are a bit anxious, and probably even after a couple of days of staying in the home, start suffering from “cabin fever.” For parents, it’s important to share information that is appropriate for the age of your children to help them cope. Here are a few tips on how to discuss this topic with your kids.

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Many kids are now home for possibly weeks due to school closures to help slow down the spread of the Coronavirus outbreak. In some locals, … Helping Parents and Kids Stay Cool and Collected During the COVID 19 Outbreak Read More »

03/18/2020

Here is a free downloadable resource for you from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services that may help during this trying time.

It discusses feelings and thoughts that may arise during this time of social isolation and suggests ways to cope and support oneself during such an experience.

This fact sheet explains social distancing, quarantine, and isolation in the event of an infectious disease outbreak. It discusses feelings and thoughts that may arise during this time and suggests ways to cope and support oneself during such an experience.

02/24/2020

"There are few things in life as relentlessly desired and vitally important as a father’s love. As Pam Brown said, 'Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song.'”

Such love is crucial for a child’s development of personal identity, worldview, and future family patterns. Here are 10 ways a dad should express love to his children.

There are few things in life as relentlessly desired and vitally important as a father’s love. All Pro Dad shares how make your kids feel loved.

02/10/2020

What is your response when your child is frustrated? Does their frustration lead to your own?

Here are a few tips to help you stay calm when faced with your child's frustration, resulting in a better experience for both of you!

Kids often mimic their parents' emotional reactions. When parents stay calm, they can help a frustrated child self-regulate and problem-solve effectively.

01/15/2020

When someone is hurting around you, do you offer sympathy or empathy? In this illustrative short, Brené Brown discusses the differences between the two, and what each offers to someone who's struggling.

What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuin...

01/13/2020

Through the power of gratitude, you can wire your brain to be optimistic and compassionate, making you feel good. The more you look, the more you can find to be grateful for. This positivity can extend to those around you, creating a virtuous cycle.

Neuroscientists have found that if you really feel it when you say it, you'll be happier and healthier. The regular practice of expressing gratitude is not a New Age fad; it's a facet of the human condition that reaps true benefits to those who mean it.

01/01/2020

Happy New Year from all of us at CIFT! Here's to a healthy 2020!

17 therapists share their New Year’s resolutions — and how they’ll make them stick.

12/11/2019

Think about the one or two people in your life who had an impact on the person that you have become. They made you better because of how they related to you: they made you feel capable, valuable, and strong. Chances are they were respectful, encouraging, and spoke affirming words to you. Here's how that same approach can help make you- and your spouse- a better parent....

09/30/2019

Wondering if your relationship might be unhealthy? Here are some things to pay attention to... And always feel free to give our office a call if you'd like to talk to someone! http://depts.washington.edu/hhpccweb/health-resource/healthy-vs-unhealthy-relationships/