Partnering in Mental Health

Depression

Is Your College Student Homesick... Or Depressed?

Kate Thieda MS, LPCA, NCC on November 19, 2014

"College depression" is not an official diagnosis, but it is common on college campuses. Tips on what to do if your student comes home depressed.

"College depression" is not an official diagnosis, but it is common on college campuses. Tips on what to do if your student comes home depressed.

Personality

Six Steps to Relieve Emotional Pain

Kate Thieda MS, LPCA, NCC on September 17, 2014

Having a loved one with a mental illness can wear us down. Here are six steps for validating your loved ones experience.

Having a loved one with a mental illness can wear us down. Here are six steps for validating your loved ones experience.

"Two of the most powerful words when we are in struggle are 'me too.'"—Brené Brown

Bipolar Disorder

Are You a Loved One Seeking Answers?

Kate Thieda MS, LPCA, NCC on June 12, 2014

Resources for information about mental illness

Resources for information about mental illness

Stress

6 Self-Care Steps for Partners

Kate Thieda MS, LPCA, NCC on March 11, 2014

We all know self-care is important, but who has the time? Stress, headaches, GI problems, and poor sleep are inevitable, right? How's that working for you?

We all know self-care is important, but who has the time? Stress, headaches, GI problems, and poor sleep are inevitable, right? How's that working for you?

Relationships

Questions/Comments/Concerns: Connecting With Your Partner

Kate Thieda MS, LPCA, NCC on February 11, 2014

Sometimes the simplest communication skills are the most brilliant.

Sometimes the simplest communication skills are the most brilliant.

Diet

Partnering in New Year's Resolutions

Kate Thieda MS, LPCA, NCC on December 16, 2013

Change and acceptance are not always easy, but they can make a big difference for your and your partner's physical, mental, and relationship health.

Change and acceptance are not always easy, but they can make a big difference for your and your partner's physical, mental, and relationship health.

Depression

Black Friday = Partner Black Mood?

Kate Thieda MS, LPCA, NCC on November 29, 2013

"Black Friday" may not just represent a profitable day for retailers - it can also reflect your partner's mood during the holiday season.

"Black Friday" may not just represent a profitable day for retailers - it can also reflect your partner's mood during the holiday season.

Depression

Is Your Partner S.A.D.?

Kate Thieda MS, LPCA, NCC on November 9, 2013

Is your partner's mood mirroring the dropping temperatures outside? It could be S.A.D.

Is your partner's mood mirroring the dropping temperatures outside? It could be S.A.D.

Personality

Should You Stay or Go? Loving Someone with BPD

Kate Thieda MS, LPCA, NCC on September 4, 2013

When your loved one has borderline personality disorder, walking away may seem like the only answer. There is hope!

When your loved one has borderline personality disorder, walking away may seem like the only answer. There is hope!

Helping a loved one who hoards is hard. Here are five steps for you to take.

Anxiety

Easing Partner Pain: Six Levels of Validation

Kate Thieda MS, LPCA, NCC on July 10, 2013

Validating your loved one may not be easy, but it is worth it. These six levels of validation can help you support your loved one by showing you are present and listening.

Validating your loved one may not be easy, but it is worth it. These six levels of validation can help you support your loved one by showing you are present and listening.

Embarrassment

Is Shame of Your Partner's Illness Hiding Your Needs?

Kate Thieda MS, LPCA, NCC on June 10, 2013

Is your shame about your partner's mental illness keeping you from getting the support you need? Find out why you need to open yourself to vulnerability in order to heal.

Is your shame about your partner's mental illness keeping you from getting the support you need? Find out why you need to open yourself to vulnerability in order to heal.