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Important Update on Resolutions Counseling Center Transition to Purple Sky Counseling
Resolutions Counseling Center is transitioning to Purple Sky Counseling in 2026. Your therapist, appointments, and quality of care will remain the same.

Tara Sharifan
Dec 23, 20253 min read


A Loving Holiday Guide for Those Who Don’t Love the Holidays
Let’s just say it out loud: For some, this season is joyful. For others, it’s grieving. For many, it’s complicated. T here is no “right” way to feel during the holidays. If this time of year brings stress, sadness, loneliness, anxiety, or the urge to disappear until January… you are not broken. You are not failing. And you are absolutely not alone. You’re human. Holiday culture often expects us to smile, celebrate, and show up with gratitude and energy—even when that’s not ou

DeAnn Knighton
Dec 18, 20252 min read


When Stress Lives in the Body: How Trauma Shapes Digestion, Eating Patterns, and the Gut–Brain Connection
Trauma doesn’t just live in the mind—it shows up in the gut. Learn how trauma-informed therapy and functional nutrition work together to support anxiety, digestion, and nervous system healing.
Emilie Davis
Dec 16, 20254 min read


Healthy Relationships After Trauma Pt. 2: Dependence to Adult Attachment
Every person begins life in complete dependence. Infants cannot regulate emotions, meet needs, or feel safe without connection. Our nervous systems learn safety through other people—this is called co-regulation . We do not outgrow this wiring. Adults need secure attachment, emotional support, and connection, too. We are not meant to live in isolation. We are wired for connection—a healthy, stable, secure connection. On the other end of the spectrum in the spectrum of connect

DeAnn Knighton
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Healthy Relationships After Trauma: Understanding Codependency
When caring feels heavy, many people fear slipping back into old patterns of overfunctioning, self-abandonment, or “codependency.” This post explores what codependency actually is—and isn’t—and how therapy can help you rebuild connection without losing yourself.

DeAnn Knighton
Nov 18, 20253 min read


The Power of Hope in a Chaotic World
A Utah therapist reflects on personal loss, resilience, and the research behind hope as a tool for mental health and community action.

Tara Sharifan
Aug 19, 20253 min read


Caring for Caregivers: Recognizing and Addressing Caregiver Burnout
Utah caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s or dementia can access support groups, presentations, and mental health resources through Resolutions Counseling Center.

Tara Sharifan
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Breaking the Cycle of Social Anxiety
Struggling with social anxiety in Utah? Our therapists use ACT and Exposure Therapy to help you build confidence, reduce avoidance, and connect with others.

Tara Sharifan
Jul 1, 20253 min read


What to do when your child's big feelings take over: Emotional regulation for kids
Children aren’t born knowing how to manage big emotions. Learn simple, effective tools for emotional regulation—and how therapy can support kids and parents.

Tara Sharifan
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Exploring the Role of Diversity in Enhancing Mental Health Care
Resolutions Counseling provides inclusive, affirming, and culturally responsive therapy for LGBTQIA+ clients and diverse communities—during Pride Month and all year.

Tara Sharifan
Jun 11, 20252 min read


What is an integrated or holistic approach for mental health?
The journey to mental health has come a long way, evolving from a segmented treatment model, in which mind and body were treated separately, to one that is integrated and holistic. This modern approach acknowledges the complexity of human experiences, recognizing that both psychological and physical wellness are interlinked. It emphasizes that mental health must be understood in the context of the whole person, not just isolated symptoms or diagnoses. What Does an Integrated

Tara Sharifan
Jun 6, 20253 min read


What is trauma-informed therapy, and is it for me?
What does “trauma-informed therapy” really mean—and is it only for people with severe trauma? At Resolutions Counseling Center, trauma-informed care is for anyone who wants to feel safe, understood, and supported in healing. This approach recognizes how past experiences shape anxiety, relationships, self-worth, and emotional patterns. Learn how trauma-informed therapy works, why it matters, and how it can help you reconnect with yourself.

Tara Sharifan
May 30, 20253 min read
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