New Year, Same Grief
This New Year, I didn’t feel quite as ready as I usually do to set my unrealistic resolutions like running a marathon (disclaimer: I never will because I hate long
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Creating a “Less Stress” Holiday
The “most wonderful time of the year” isn’t always stress free. Many of us feel overwhelmed by extra activities in an already busy schedule, finishing up end of the year
Read moreTips for Holiday Co-Parenting Success
Co-parenting for separated or divorced couples can be challenging any time of year, but the emotion and stress that surrounds the holidays can make this task even tougher. Figuring out
Read moreSelf-Compassion and Mindfulness
It’s that time of year again! The hustle and bustle have increased, our many activities have moved from outdoors to indoors, and all of this happens on top of the
Read moreHow can I help you?
It’s hard to know what to say sometimes. When a loved one seems to be suffering due to grief, anxiety, depression, or a multitude of other possible reasons, it can
Read moreTwo Ingredients for Effective Discipline
One of the things I have the privilege to do is to meet with parents who are looking for support in connecting with and disciplining their children. Many of these
Read moreWhat is Emotional Abuse?
“The scars you can’t see are the hardest to heal.” Astrid Alauda Are you in an emotionally abusive relationship? Emotional (or psychological) abuse differs from physical abuse in the sense
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Your Brand of Honesty: Brutal or Radical?
Every once in a while, a certain phrase is uttered on my couch: brutally honest. Often, it’s claimed as a point of pride as a client tells me that they
Read moreTechnically, We’re Trying to Connect
In this day and age, it feels impossible to avoid technology. The car is a computer on wheels; restaurant menus are giant scrolling TV screens; and everyone seems to be
Read moreHoney, We’ve Got a Problem
Summer always brings with it an influx of new couple clients, and I’ve noticed that there seems to be a trend in what these new couples are bringing to therapy.
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