It is no secret that people are hard-wired to connect. In pop culture, every other song, book, and movie have themes of friendship and love.

When divorce enters the realm of possibility, there are a few specific questions you can ask to better sort out where you stand: Would you

Where is your favorite place to connect in Austin? Let us know and we will add your suggestions to our list.

There is always an adjustment period in moving to a new city, acclimating to a new job, and living in a new and unfamiliar environment. Feel

We are long overdue for a relationship revolution. Everyone is in a relationship of one kind or another, and relationships are a place to fi

SELF-CARE PART 2: Electric Boogaloo – A Self-Care Recipe By Shelly Hogan MA, MEd, LMFT-Associate (Otherwise known as, “How can we do the thing?”) Here’s wher...

SELF-CARE PART 1: Myth-Busting By Shelly Hogan MA, MEd, LMFT-Associate As I reached for my favorite coffee cup this morning, I smiled to myself. Writing bl...

Do you ever find yourself getting lost in the shuffle of your relationship, or do you find you and your partner becoming one of those couple

Austin STRONG: Relationship Building Center has partnered with Help.org to bring some recovery resources to light.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we love helping stop the stigma against seeking mental health help. Here are some resources for you

Part 1: General Introduction to Mental Health and Aging Have you ever forgotten your keys or misplaced a monthly bill? Forgetfulness can be part of normal a...

**This is Part 3 of Parenting with Intention; a 3 part-blog series by Aika Erlandson, LMFT-Associate at Austin STRONG: Relationship Building Center** Sometim...

Throughout our lives there will be times when the person we love and care about is going through a difficult time. Maybe they are having a rough day, have an...

"Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." -William Arthur Ward ...

Does the beginning of a relationship mean the death of your independence? For some people, the answer may not be as clear cut as you may think. A reason for ...

"The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades!" -Timbuk 3 As cheesy as those lyrics are, if you are wanting to make a positive change in your relationship, th...

In this era of social media, we are bombarded with images day in and day out of the perfect lives of our friends, family members, and even strangers. One gla...

In the beginning of a new relationship, nothing is more interesting than hearing your new love interest tell you everything about themselves, their likes, di...

Somatization. A word that most people have not heard of, but almost everyone has experienced. Ever been on a first date and felt “butterflies in your stomach...

One of the most challenging aspects of crisis counseling is understanding and dealing with the visceral and emotional responses of both client and therapist ...