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Trauma Processing Intensives & Self-Esteem Intensives available November 2025 
Thinking about therapy but don’t want to wait months to feel relief, a Therapy Intensive might be the right fit.


Therapy Intensives for Young Adults: A Reset Before Exams and the Holidays
When Everything Starts to Pile Up If you’re a student or young professional, this time of year can feel like a pressure cooker. Exams, project deadlines, performance reviews, and the holidays - all packed into the same few weeks. You might notice your sleep slipping, motivation fading, or anxiety spiking. Maybe you’re holding it together on the outside but feeling disconnected or on edge inside. This is often when people tell themselves, “I’ll deal with this later.”  But late
Kristin Kurian
20 hours ago4 min read


The Many Ways Therapy Intensives Can Support Individuals and Relationships
f you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or struggling to communicate, therapy intensives for relationships give you the focused time to work through challenges and truly be heard. In one powerful weekend, you can rebuild trust, deepen understanding, and create a stronger connection with the person who matters most.
Kristin Kurian
Aug 103 min read


Preparing for Back-to-School: Mental Health Tips for Families
By a Teen Therapist Supporting Anxious Teens and Their Parents As summer winds down, the start of a new school year brings a wave of...
Kristin Kurian
Aug 44 min read


Why Integrating DBT and IFS Is the Fastest Path to Trauma Healing (And Why Intensives Work Even Better)
Healing from trauma doesn’t have to take years. This post explores how integrating DBT and IFS can accelerate trauma recovery, especially through therapy intensives designed for teens and young adults seeking faster, lasting relief.
Kristin Kurian
Jul 94 min read


When You Feel Stuck Between Who You’ve Been and Who You’re Becoming
Young Adult Standing at Edge of Cliff You’ve outgrown an old version of yourself, but the new version isn’t quite clear yet. Maybe you’ve...
kjierstien
Jul 62 min read


Parenting Adolescents with IFS: Navigating Complexity and Connection
Parenting teens can bring out a rollercoaster of emotions — love, frustration, worry, and everything in between. In this blog, I explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a fresh, compassionate way to understand both your teen’s inner world and your own. With practical strategies and personal reflections, you'll learn how curiosity (not conflict) can strengthen your connection during these important years.
Kristin Kurian
Apr 254 min read


Understanding Internal Family Systems Therapy: A Guide to Healing from Within
In the serene setting of Newton's cradle gently swaying, a powerful metaphor unfolds for Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Just as...
kjierstien
Apr 28, 20243 min read
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