For a year now, most of us have been unhappy with living a life in quarantine, wondering when the world would finally get back to normal. With vaccines rolling out and most towns and cities reaching herd immunity, society is beginning to open back up. Now if you are like some Americans, part of you […]
For a year now, most of us have been unhappy with living a life in quarantine, wondering when the world would finally get back to normal. With vaccines rolling out and most towns and cities reaching herd immunity, society is beginning to open back up. Now if you are like some Americans, part of you […]
It has been a very long year. Lockdowns and social distancing have had a profound impact on our hearts and minds. But thankfully, as the vaccines roll out and the country begins to slowly open back up, we are beginning to return to some kind of normal. While many people are jumping for joy with […]
It has been a very long year. Lockdowns and social distancing have had a profound impact on our hearts and minds. But thankfully, as the vaccines roll out and the country begins to slowly open back up, we are beginning to return to some kind of normal. While many people are jumping for joy with […]
When we fall in love with our spouses or partners, we never imagine that someday the honeymoon phase might end. We want to believe those Hollywood romantic comedies that make us believe we will “live happily ever after.” The truth is, all couples have their fair share of ups and downs. That’s natural. Healthy relationships […]
When we fall in love with our spouses or partners, we never imagine that someday the honeymoon phase might end. We want to believe those Hollywood romantic comedies that make us believe we will “live happily ever after.” The truth is, all couples have their fair share of ups and downs. That’s natural. Healthy relationships […]
I have many clients who ask about ways to relax so I have compiled a list of some ways that work for most people when preparing for bedtime. Increase melatonin production by practicing a peaceful, quiet activity like reading a book. Do not watch TV, phone, or computers since the blue light emitted from them […]
I have many clients who ask about ways to relax so I have compiled a list of some ways that work for most people when preparing for bedtime. Increase melatonin production by practicing a peaceful, quiet activity like reading a book. Do not watch TV, phone, or computers since the blue light emitted from them […]
“The problem with communication … is the illusion that it has been accomplished.” G. B. Shaw The Four Death Knells for Your Relationship A psychologist, Gottman, studied thousands of married couples over decades and discovered patterns about how partners relate to each other, which can be used to predict – with 94% accuracy – which […]
“The problem with communication … is the illusion that it has been accomplished.” G. B. Shaw The Four Death Knells for Your Relationship A psychologist, Gottman, studied thousands of married couples over decades and discovered patterns about how partners relate to each other, which can be used to predict – with 94% accuracy – which […]
“If the purpose of relationship was simply to enjoy an infatuation and make me ‘happy,’ then I’d have to get a ‘new’ relationship every two or three years.” Gary Thomas In my last blog I wrote about Gottman’s 4 horsemen (Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, Stonewalling). These four items are in order from least destructive to most […]
“If the purpose of relationship was simply to enjoy an infatuation and make me ‘happy,’ then I’d have to get a ‘new’ relationship every two or three years.” Gary Thomas In my last blog I wrote about Gottman’s 4 horsemen (Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, Stonewalling). These four items are in order from least destructive to most […]
Did you ever wonder if you could take a quick (about 10 minutes) marriage assessment online to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses in a number of critical areas in your relationship? If so, please find a link below to use for such a purpose. Take it, receive your results, and come see me with your […]
Did you ever wonder if you could take a quick (about 10 minutes) marriage assessment online to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses in a number of critical areas in your relationship? If so, please find a link below to use for such a purpose. Take it, receive your results, and come see me with your […]
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America and affects 40 million adults. While Anxiety disorders are very treatable, less than 40% reach out for professional help. The following are some basic characteristics of anxiety: o Feeling nervous o Inability to stop or manage worry o Excessive fear about many items o Difficulty […]
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America and affects 40 million adults. While Anxiety disorders are very treatable, less than 40% reach out for professional help. The following are some basic characteristics of anxiety: o Feeling nervous o Inability to stop or manage worry o Excessive fear about many items o Difficulty […]
The following are some potential quick helps with depression that work for many people: o Get enough sleep. A psychiatrist once told me that if his patients got more consistent and structured sleep, he could discharge part of his caseload. o Establish a routine (Here is how you may begin the process https://open.buffer.com/daily-schedule/ ). o […]
The following are some potential quick helps with depression that work for many people: o Get enough sleep. A psychiatrist once told me that if his patients got more consistent and structured sleep, he could discharge part of his caseload. o Establish a routine (Here is how you may begin the process https://open.buffer.com/daily-schedule/ ). o […]
I just had a 20 something-year-old male come to me for treatment last week suffering with incapacitating panic symptoms. We discussed several ways to treat the panic symptoms. He came back in today with the report on how he did over the last week. “I applied the first step you mentioned to an activity that […]
I just had a 20 something-year-old male come to me for treatment last week suffering with incapacitating panic symptoms. We discussed several ways to treat the panic symptoms. He came back in today with the report on how he did over the last week. “I applied the first step you mentioned to an activity that […]
