My dad once directed me to, “Look at where you’re at, where you want to be, and then take the next best step to get there.” At the time I was graduating from high school and trying to figure out which university to attend. I knew I wanted to be an English Major, but that …
Everybody has a hard day. We all struggle from time to time. No one is perfect. While these phrases may sound cliche, they are in fact a path to becoming more gentle and kind to yourself. Dr. Kristin Neff thinks so too. She has devoted her work to better understanding what she calls self-compassion. Self-compassion …
The metaphor of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is used by Dr. John Gottman to describe communication styles. According to Gottman, these styles of communication predict and contribute to ailing relationships. The Four Horsemen can be perilous because they often strengthen negativity and harm relationships. Avoiding The Four Horsemen builds friendship, helps us manage …
I consider it important for me to be aware of treatment options available for my clients. Recently, this one specific treatment option has been beeping onto my radar over and over: NEUROFEEDBACK. I first became impressed by Neurofeedback when I saw a little boy struggling with behaviors, tantrums, violent outbursts become calm, and for the first …
It is a little ironic that the words “Yes” and “No” are opposites, and yet are also inseparable. While I might say No to a night out with friends, it means I’m saying Yes to a night with my husband, or with myself. As an introvert, it’s pretty important for me to recharge my ability to …
COMMUNICATION BASICS FOR CO-PARENTING Research shows that children of divorced couples who follow co-parenting principles can develop emotional resilience and maintain healthy connections with both parents. What is Co-Parenting? When divorced couples agree to share the responsibilities for raising their children and support each other’s efforts to do so, they are committing to the idea …
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Image: the young boy learning to tie his shoes for the first time Or the toddler learning to use the light switch the first time A little girl trying to make the swings go on her own Childhood is full of daily growth for children. Their milestones occur frequently and in a matter of time what …
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5 Thoughts About Kissing What does kissing have to do with predicting longevity, health, and emotional well-being? Kissing is steeped in magic and mystery. And yet, kissing often settles into a quick peck on the lips before we return to our to-do list. In all relationships, behaviors and words can be misunderstood. Feeling misunderstood results …
Mother’s Day is a day we celebrate the influential women in our lives. Mothers play a vital part in how we learn to function in the world. However, for some women, it is a reminder of what they are missing in their lives. Whether a woman has not had the opportunity to become a mother …
It takes two to make a relationship, to break a relationship, and to mend a relationship. Sometimes it takes a third in the form of a licensed couple’s therapist. However, that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing you can do on your own to be happier in your relationship. If you ever wonder, “What can …
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