Understanding Attachment Styles: How We Learn to Connect, Protect, and Heal

Attachment styles can affect a variety of relationships in our lives. While they are not permanent, we need to recognize our current patterns, before we can start making conscious changes toward growth. Read on for information about attachment styles and ways to move toward more secure attachment.

Blogs, Mental Health, Relationships, TherapyCourtney BrandonSeptember 11, 2026attachment, mental health, mental wellness, relationships

Adult Children of Toxic Parents: Understanding the Lasting Impact and Finding a Path Toward Healing

Courtney BrandonAugust 5, 2026relationships, estrangement, adult child and parent relationship, toxic parents, healing from emotionally immature parents, childhood trauma, relationship trauma, attachment

20 Tips to Build a Stronger Relationship with Your Child.

Good parent-child relationships don’t just happen. We need to be intentional about our actions so that we can build and maintain the kind of relationships that can carry children through hard times and help them develop into healthy adults.

Anxiety and Relationships: How Anxiety Affects Connection—and What You Can Do About It

Relationships can be a great source of joy, but due to attachment patterns and past experiences, relationships can often bring up the most anxiety and insecurities. Read on for more on how to recognize anxiety in relationships and what you can do to help.

Courtney BrandonJuly 31, 2026anxiety, relationships, healing, coping skills, attachment

15 Ways to Show Kids They Are Loved

Children, Parenting, Teenagers, ResourcesCourtney BrandonFebruary 11, 2019Knoxville Counseling Serviceschildren, Parenting, teens, attachment, relationshipsComment

Things Your Teenager Wants You To Know

Parenting TeenagersCourtney BrandonDecember 10, 2018Parenting, teenagers, communication, relationships, TipsComment