Family History: Does Knowing Your Ancestors Matter?
Your History Matters Have you ever wondered about your family history? I learned through my psychotherapy training that trauma can actually be passed down through [...]
The Stivers’ Story
Soldiers Are Not the Only Ones in the Military: A Family Perspective
My youngest brother graduated from Army Basic Training this week, and I could not be more proud of him. He is an amazing and talented young man with a bright future. I have [...]
Thoughts on Marriage: Keeping It Together When You Have Little Kids
A few weeks ago, my husband pulled off a rather grand surprise. It was my birthday, and I knew something special was planned. He asked me to wear my favorite dress and even [...]
My Trip of a Lifetime: Visiting The Mental Research Institute
I recently completed a training in San Francisco, and I had some time to explore the city during the evenings. When you think of sites to visit in the city, you would [...]
The Unexpected Blessings of a Marriage and Family Therapist
Yes, there are definitely some negatives to being a marriage and family therapist. There is burnout, working odd hours, dealing with crises, stuck cases, stress, vicarious [...]
Introducing The Family Therapy Blog
By Courtney Stivers, PhD What happens when two marriage and family therapists are trapped together on a ten hour road trip? A new blog is born of course! My husband and I [...]