Couples Cohabitating During Quarantine

April 14, 2020

Written by Briana Bogue, LMFT & Dylan Volpintesta, M.Ed. Briana and Dylan are adhering to the “stay at home” order while managing the different dynamics of their relationship. Read their…

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Working from Home During COVID-19

March 20, 2020

While working from home is a luxury not everyone has, those who can work from home may have trouble transitioning to this modality. Here are some quick tips for staying…

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How to Become an LGBTQ Competent Therapist

January 28, 2020

Being LGBTQ competent is more than just understanding the mechanics of sex or the use of pronouns. Often, potential clients contact me and tell me that they have had extreme…

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The Truth About Mental Health and Mass Shootings

August 8, 2019

Council for Relationships Staff Therapist Briana Bogue, LMFT is a therapist, teacher, and advocate. She also serves as Associate Director of Healthy Relationships and Wellness:  psycho-educational skill-building workshops at Council…

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A Therapist’s Guide to Speaking Your Truth in #MeToo

March 15, 2018

Content warning: abuse and sexual assault   “What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have. And I’m especially proud and…

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Four First Date Tips from a Couples Therapist

January 17, 2018

Staff Therapist Briana Bogue, MFT works with young adults, couples, and families who are experiencing distress due to grief and loss, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, conflict, and communication problems. As an adolescent, I…

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A Couples Therapist Explains Why Cuffing Season Could Be Good for You

December 12, 2017

Oh the weather outside is frightful… But “Cuffing” is so delightful! What is Cuffing Season? “Cuffing” refers to getting into a committed relationship. “Cuffing Season” is the phenomenon of getting into…

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#MeToo: Why We Need This Now

October 17, 2017

Trigger warning: sexual harassment, sexual violence, and trauma “To hold traumatic reality in consciousness requires a social context that affirms and protects the victim and that joins victim and witness…

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Coping with the News of a Mass Shooting: Fighting Fear with Love

October 3, 2017

Waking up in the aftermath of a tragedy is jarring. This morning, I reached for my phone alarm, but before I could press snooze, I was startled by the number…

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Know Your Self: Self-Care

September 23, 2016

You are the instrument of your own success. No matter your goal, you cannot achieve it, and you definitely cannot enjoy it, if you are burnt out. Burnout comes in…

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Know Your Stress: Get Organized! Stress Beating Tips for Parents and Families

September 14, 2016

Life’s demands can be overwhelming, especially during the transition back to school. These simple tips can help create more order and less chaos in your brain and in your life….

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Kindergarten Wall, A poem about children and stress

September 7, 2016

Children are amazing little seeds that will someday grow into wise and sturdy trees. Parents, teachers, and therapists are some of the most helpful resources and advocates for today’s children….

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Meet Briana Bogue, MFT, our Featured Therapist for September!

September 1, 2016

Every month, Council for Relationships highlights one of our staff therapists on the blog. September’s Featured Therapist Briana Bogue is a Couple and Family Therapist whose integrative practice revolves around…

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