Emotions From A Hurricane

by Teri Claassen | Sep 20, 2017 | Current Events

The past few weeks have felt like the most exhausting roller coaster. Emotions waiting for a hurricane felt like they were spiraling out of control. At some points Hurricane Irma was projected to barely affect my area here in Tampa, then as time went on, it was going...

How to Learn About Yourself in the Hard Times

by Teri Claassen | Apr 27, 2016 | Current Events

My husband and I are foster parents. We went into it with more confidence than we should have. But both of us have a lot of experience helping kids with issues so we felt equipped to deal with what would come our way. Our pride was our first mistake. Neither of us was...

Staying Connected Through The Holidays

by Teri Claassen | Dec 2, 2015 | Current Events, Holidays, Love, Marriage, Relationships, Stress

Does your relationship get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Holidays can be busy. I often hear couples get caught up in making everyone happy, that they forget to focus on their number one relationship- their marriage! It can be hard to stay...

Lessons from Frozen#3- What is True Love?

by Teri Claassen | Feb 5, 2014 | Current Events, Family Issues, Love, Marriage, Relationships

My Frozen obsession continues 🙂 Frozen isn’t your typical love story. At first you think it might be with the whirlwind romance between Princess Anna and Prince Hans. But then you realize it is all a fraud and she was just caught up in her abandonment issues...

Lessons From Frozen#2- Elsa’s Shame Issues

by Teri Claassen | Jan 29, 2014 | Current Events, Depression, Fear, Shame

So last week I started a series of blogs on the movie Frozen. This movie is an obsession in our house, so I am constantly faced with all the powerful therapeutic lessons. Last week I covered Princess Anna’s abandonment issues and this week I’m diving into...

Lessons From Frozen #1: Anna’s Abandonment Issues

by Teri Claassen | Jan 24, 2014 | Abandonment, Current Events, Grief Issues, Relationships

Like many I know, Disney’s Frozen has captured the heart of our home. The songs are playing constantly. The toys and dress up clothes are an obsession. As I watched the movie and listen to the music, I am struck by all the therapeutic lessons it holds. It is extremely...