This blog includes content focused on understanding and improving relationships, communication, and anxiety management. I choose to focus on mental health, communication, and relationship concerns because these are often related issues and common reasons people initiate therapy.
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Responding effectively to your partner The initial goal of communication in any relationship is to develop understanding. Sometimes our sense of righteousness or desire for accuracy
As a couples therapist, I have repeatedly seen the impact that separation or divorce can have on couples and families. This article focuses on 5 perspectives
Falling in love can be easy. The sudden flush of excitement. Frequent smiles and laughs. Joyfully envisioning the future together. On the other hand, figuring out
As a therapist writing this blog, I should explain my view that anxiety is at the root of many mental health concerns, not just those classified
Why learn to manage anxiety? Most people have experienced anxiety to some degree, so I bet you have too. Perhaps you’ve experienced heart palpitations as you
Why build a healthy relationship? Relationships can be challenging. Relationships can also add to our quality of life and mental health. When we work to make
Partnerships For marriages or other long-term romantic relationships to thrive, it is important to understand the concept that there are numerous partnerships within the relationship. Even
Often times in contemporary society we listen to respond rather than to understand. We listen until we have a rebuttal, or we listen until we have
Skill #1 – Reflect: Think of this skill as holding up a verbal mirror to the person to whom you are listening and trying to understand.
Skill #2 – Be Curious: Think of this skill as an effort to literally shift your perspective by asking questions so that you can see the
Skill #3 – Validate Think of the skill of validation as communicating to the other person that you can imagine how their feelings could result from
Finding the right therapist How do you find the right therapist for you? While there are general things for anyone to consider when finding the right
Humans…we’re complex, confusing, and interesting creatures. And one of the most fascinating aspects of the human experience, in my opinion, is emotion. Whether you like having
The benefits of healthy relationships are numerous and well documented. Research has suggested that healthy close relationships act as a buffer to stress, are associated with
Many other blogs and websites offer potentially interesting and useful reading about mental health, relationships, and other psychology-related topics. Here are a few of my current favorites:
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