Bipartisan Relationships
As we head toward the 2020 election, the buzz of political tension seems to be all around us — on the news, in our social media feeds, and in our
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Dandelion, Tulip, or Orchid?
Are You a Dandelion, a Tulip, or an Orchid? Have you ever been told you are too sensitive? Too often this statement is used as a criticism and you end
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Curiosity is Key
These past few months of 2020 have been weighing heavily on our world and our society, and we find ourselves with a great opportunity to explore the discomfort that has
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Can We Break the Cycle of Racism? A Couples Therapist’s Perspective
With all that is happening in our world, I feel compelled to use this week’s blog post to share a message that offers helpful perspective, hope, and encouragement; but that
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The Retelling
I have always loved books. My favorites are those with an unexpected twist of events. I do love fairy tales but not necessarily the standard simplified good versus evil where
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“Serenity now!”
“Serenity now!” That has been the ongoing quarantine joke at our house (my husband enjoys watching old Seinfeld episodes). My husband and I tend to use humor as a coping
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Thoughts on Telelife
Wow oh wow, life has certainly changed over the past few weeks. Those of us who are fortunate enough to be able to practice social distancing safely at home have
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The Power of Play: Speaking Your Child’s Language
Have you ever wondered what your child is really trying to communicate to you? Sometime it seems as if kids have their own secret language. I was talking on the
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