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Communication as the Foundation of Trust

When we begin a relationship, we most often do so with communication. We speak a lot yet are we saying what is truly intimate and vulnerable or are we just starting a relationship to fill a void or to fulfill the requirements a society asks of us. The surface conversations we tend to have at…

The Learned Trauma of Divorce on Children

When I began writing this article, I was reading as much as I could on the effects of divorce on people, the family and the children. One of the areas that continued to show up is the concept of learning. In order to learn, you have to give yourself permission to learn, and in that,…

The Trauma of Divorce

Trauma occurs in many ways. According to the American Psychological Association, Trauma is defined as:  any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning. I have spent a significant amount of time…

Living and Coping Strategies to Handle 2020 More Effectively

Sometimes we need to step back and refocus ourselves. Use Climb’s strategies below to handle 2020 more effectively!  

Tips & Tricks for Navigating Communication in Your Relationship

Learn some tips & tricks to help you navigate communication in your relationship from our very own Samantha Swenson!  

Healthcare and a model that can work

Healthcare has been a debate in the United States as long as I can remember. I recall in college taking a class where we focused on the issues of healthcare and the mental health community. When Bill Clinton became President we focused on healthcare for a short minute and then decided that the corporate model…

What is Mental Health?

Mental health is a way of saying – YOU. As a person we are governed by our Brain and in that our whole being is a mental health system. Our society is only now learning how important mental health is. As a society, we have been very slow to admit that the brain is the tool…

How to Win at Co-Parenting

Co-parenting with someone you would rather forget is not easy. There is a reason the relationship ended and with that there are most likely negative feelings that have followed. Research shows that children who have both parents in their lives are happier and more successful. It is imperative that you learn to work together for…

Fear of Leaving Your Job

How to Defeat your Fears of Quitting Your Job Do you wake up every morning dreading your day before it even gets started? Are you constantly complaining about a job you hate? Throughout my experience in both career placement and counseling I have come across countless individuals who literally despise their jobs but refuse to…

Relationship Trouble

4 Clues You Need Relationship Counseling Ups and downs are normal in relationships. There will be moments where you feel close and times you feel distant. There is a saying that couples fall in and out of love and I believe this to be true. However, there comes a time when a relationship is facing…