The Valued Life: Finding Direction

Have you ever felt lost? Directionless? Overwhelmed and unsure of what your next step should be? We have all been there at one point or another. The good news is that there are some great…

Anxiety: The Friend You Never Knew You Needed

Did you also know that anxiety is a hardwired emotion that we all experience? There is a reason we have it, even if it goes haywire sometimes and interferes with our lives.

Supporting Teens Through the Transition  to College

The transition to college can be both nerve-wracking and exciting for parents and teens alike. Not only are teens preparing to carry heavy courseloads, but they are often preparing to live on their own and…

“Avoid Avoiding” In Order To Overcome Anxiety Disorders

Avoidance is something we talk a lot about here at CFVC. It is such a natural, human instinct to avoid something that is painful, difficult, uncomfortable, or unpleasant. Sometimes, avoidance can be very adaptive; but…

Cognitive-Processing Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

There is a reason the American Psychological Association strongly recommends Cognitive-Processing Therapy (CPT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): because it works. Many research studies have backed up its effectiveness in reducing PTSD symptoms and improving…

Living Mindfully for Our Health

Many people have heard of mindfulness. Not only has it become a buzzword in various forms of media, but decades of psychological research have backed up mindfulness as a key component of mental well-being. So what…