There’s something about a skating rink that stays with you. The hum of wheels on the floor. The flicker of colored lights from the disco ball overhead. The unmistakable smell of pizza in the air. This week, I found myself back in that environment—not as a kid, but sitting at a table representing Heart and Mind Therapy at a local pre-K event. And for a moment, time folded in on itself. I remembered being there as a child. Then as a middle schooler, circling the rink with friends. Later,...

There was a time in this country when children were put on trains and sent away. Families in crowded Eastern cities—facing poverty, especially during the Great Depression—were forced to make impossible decisions. Some relinquished children because they simply could not provide for them. Through efforts like the Orphan Train Movement, children were sent to new homes across the Midwest. In the process: • Siblings were separated • Names were changed • And pieces of their stories...

Anxiety doesn’t just affect one person in a relationship. It often shapes communication, stress patterns, and how partners support each other during difficult moments. Heart & Mind Therapy is offering a 6-week couples skills group called “Stronger Together” designed to help couples better understand anxiety and learn practical tools for staying connected. This small group experience focuses on building awareness, communication, and teamwork when anxiety shows up in daily life. What Couples...