Ever feel like you are co-parenting with the enemy? One of the most difficult parts of divorce is learning how to share custody. The dissolution of any type of relationship is hard, but navigating through custody makes it even more of a challenge. Instead of being with your child/children all… [Read More]
A Busy Person’s Guide To Self-Care
Never a good time “I’m too busy”, “there isn’t enough time in the day”, and “I feel guilty”, are just some of the reasons people give me when I ask them why they aren’t doing anything for themselves on a daily basis. I’m a huge proponent of self-care and stress… [Read More]
How To Keep Your Power When Arguing
Kathy Henry’s video on how to keep your power when arguing. This simple trick can help you keep the upper hand when arguing or fighting with your partner or spouse! You can reach Kathy Henry, MSW, LCSW, at (317)727-8939 or kathy@healingheartsofindy.com for more information or to schedule and… [Read More]
Affair Recovery
As a therapist, one of the most common complaint my clients have is that their spouse has cheated. And they don’t know where to turn or what to do next. Their world has been turned upside down and they feel traumatized and victimized. People who have been cheated on have a… [Read More]
Are You Guilty Of Unhealthy Loyalty & Obligation?
Are you guilty of unhealthy loyalty & obligation? If you’re in a relationship with an addict, you can probably are but you may not recognize it. Do you ever ask yourself these questions? . . . How did I end up in an addicted relationship? Why do I keep putting… [Read More]
It’s All About Them: Living With An Addict
When living with an addict, it’s all about them. Conversations, resources, time and other moments in your shared life tend to revolve around the addicted person. Do you have a family member who tends to stir up other family members or a spouse or significant other who tends to… [Read More]
5 Key Recovery Tips After a Toxic Relationship
Want to know 5 key recovery tips after a toxic relationship? Whether you were with a textbook Narcissist or someone who was simply not a healthy fit for your life. A relationship that adds toxicity will leave behind residual pain. Here are some important things to keep in mind during… [Read More]
It’s Not Selfish, It’s Self-Care
If you’ve ever been on a flight they always tell you “put your mask on first before assisting others.” Why do they say this? Because you’re no good to anyone if you pass out because you were too busy helping everyone else first! If there is only one thing that… [Read More]
Are You Addicted To Your Smart Phone?
Are you addicted to your smart phone? How do we wrestle with the VERY real connection we have with our cellphones? For a weekend, I tried “breaking up” with my phone, after listening to a TED talk that basically explained how notifications on our phone are basically like slot machines… [Read More]
Are You Letting Your Emotions Control You?
Are you letting your emotions control you instead of the other way around? Maybe you get angry and lash out with insults and criticisms you regret later. Or, maybe you feel like everything is spiraling out of control and are instantly in the midst of a highly anxious and panicked… [Read More]
