by Colleen Koncilja LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC | Women's Issues
When we’re school-aged, it’s easy to make friends. But, as adults, women can sometimes feel on-guard around other women, especially in the workplace, and friendships can be harder to foster. Not only does this lack of friendship make going to work each day feel more...
by Colleen Koncilja LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC | General, Issues for Women
Most of us from a young age are taught how to be kind, considerate, and compassionate toward others. But, rarely are we told to show the same consideration to ourselves. This becomes even more true for individuals brought up in abusive or unloving homes. What is...
by Colleen Koncilja LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC | Couples/Marriage, General, Issues for Women
Relationships can only be healthy when both people have the space to be themselves and maintain their personal integrity. Sadly, many people find themselves in relationships, romantic and otherwise, with people who do not respect boundaries and feel entitled to have...
by Colleen Koncilja LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC | Parenting
If your child is sensitive to the emotions of others, worrisome, and easily overwhelmed by changes or new people and environments, you may have a highly sensitive child. Parenting can be demanding, and parenting a highly sensitive child can present additional...
by Colleen Koncilja LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC | Anxiety, Teens/Children
For many, childhood is the most wondrous and exciting time in a person’s life. But even when a child is growing in a loving and stable family environment, they can feel fear and anxiety. Think back on your childhood. Everything new was something to be not-so-sure of....