Author: Nathan Gehlert
It’s often tricky to know what to say to a loved one who is struggling with depression. It’s easy to say things that aren’t helpful and hard to know what would be helpful. Theresa Borchard has a great list of 10 Things You Should Say to a Depressed Loved One. It’s a good starting place […]
READ ARTICLEOne of the most common sources of anxiety for singles in DC is the fact that it can be incredibly difficult to make new friends. Notice that I didn’t say, “meet new people.” That’s easy. It’s the forming friendships part that can be difficult. Washington is competitive. People often form relationships based on what they […]
READ ARTICLEThe effortless life would be void of depression and anxiety and filled with a general sense of well-being (a.k.a. happiness). But how to get there? That’s the question Leo Babauta seeks to answer in his upcoming book, The Effortless Life. The book highlights principles for “what works in making life easier, better, smoother.” Here are […]
READ ARTICLEWhen couples participate in the Imago Getting the Love You Want Workshop, the group spends time brainstorming about fun date ideas. Perhaps not surprisingly, it’s usually the women who have lots of ideas and there are usually chuckles from the guys about many of the ideas. Do I really want to get a pedicure as […]
READ ARTICLEI’ve never had a penchant for Apple products. That said, Steve Jobs did always fascinate me, primarily because he was an innovator. He inspired me to want to always ask how things could be better and to expect excellence from my colleagues. As I was sifting through the articles about Steve after the announcement of […]
READ ARTICLEWe’ve all heard the suggestion that a couple should never go to bed angry. It’s actually terrible advice. One of the most important relationship skills is learning to contain our reactivity in disagreements and recognize that “right now” may not be the best time to try to resolve conflict. Why is this, especially since going […]
READ ARTICLEIs World of Warcraft really more addictive than cocaine!? According to some experts, video game addiction responsible for destroying many marriages and relationships. Instead of spending time with their girlfriend or wives and family, some men are sitting in front of the computer screen or T.V for over eight hours a day escaping reality. World […]
READ ARTICLEI’ve been co-leading a group for young adults struggling with quarterlife crises for over two years now. With time I’ve become more sure in my belief that young professionals today face issues that previous generations did not face at a similar age. Young adults today are marrying later, living at home longer, making less money, […]
READ ARTICLEIn my own life, and in the relationships I observe with couples in treatment, I’m struck by how seemingly stuck we can get in our routines. Overall, routines do make a lot of sense. But they can get in the way of spontaneity and change. Sometimes, couples want to start their session by sharing with […]
READ ARTICLEFrom PBS.org: Still other experts believe the “proud parent” behavior is tied to evolution. “In many ways, we’re biologically wired to promote our children, and the Internet and social media provides a convenient and effective way to do this,” explains Nathan Gehlert, a Washington, DC-based psychotherapist. “Parents really [want] to do anything in their power […]
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