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Finding the OneFinding one’s true love has been the dream of lovers throughout history…The bubble of romantic love will burst and you will find yourself locked in a power…

Help! How to Write My Wedding Vows

Crying Out for LoveMy fiancé and I are getting married next month, and the process of planning a wedding as a couples counselor is an interesting one. As an…

DRY JANUARY IS OVER, Now What?

How bad can it really be for you?Like many, I was aware that my alcohol consumption had been creeping up since the beginning of Covid. So I took the…

Blame, Shame, and Criticism in Your Relationship is Toxic

Criticism, defined as the expression of disapproval or disappointment, can take many forms and can range from constructive feedback to harsh or attacking statements. In this article, criticism is…

Should everyone have a therapist? Yes!

What stops you from finding a therapist?Some of my presenting clients (particularly couples) may not be actively “in crisis.” Others did not necessarily have self-identified therapy goals they were…

New Relationship Resolutions for 2023

Start Right , Stay ConnectedThe beginning of the New Year is a good time to think about goals for the year ahead. We canset goals anytime, but these built-in…

Don’t know much about biology

But I do know that I love you It is not surprising when my feed skews towards biology and the nature of love. Writer, photographer, feminist, Deborah Copaken ended…

Keep Calm and Merry On!

Using mindfulness to embrace a new year.As we near the turn of yet another year of turbulence and uncertainty, it’s only fair to honor the long way we have…

Talking Values with Teens

Do you live in your values?What do you value? How do your values impact how you live your life? How does it feel when you are living within your…

Reclaim Your Lost Parts, You are Worth It

Brilliant AdaptationsAs adults, other people’s character traits trigger us in intimate relationships Take a closer look at the characteristics that precipitate our mean-spirited response with those closest to us. …
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Grief is a Journey of Self Discovery

Getting help with grief never occurred to meMy father died by accidental drowning six months before my wedding. The idea of seeking counseling or attending a grief group was…

5 Lessons from a Recovering People Pleaser

Mind Your Party MannersI grew up hearing the reminder to remember my “party manners” every time I left the house, even when I joined the soccer practice carpool. My…