Self-Care You Can Actually Afford
Self-care you can actually afford Now more than ever, we all need to be taking care of ourselves. We are 6 months into a pandemic that does not seem to be slowing down, at least …
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Here Is What To Do When You Are Out Of Choices
Here Is What To Do When You Are Out Of Choices A woman in her mid-60s sits in front of me. “I don’t have any choices.” She tells me. “There is nothing I can do. …
The Tasks of Grief
What Is Grief? We tend to think of grief as a sadness related to death or loss. Grief is actually defined as a reaction to a significant loss. While this loss can be a death, …
How to Know If You Should Get a Divorce
Does Getting a Divorce Mean That You Failed? When I first see a couple for relationship or marriage counseling, I ask them why they want to save the relationship. It seems like an obvious question, …
Learning to Live with Uncertainty
Making Friends with the Unknown There has been a lot happening in the world for the majority of 2020. Much is uncertain. I’ve noticed all the commercial advertisements love to reference “these uncertain times” to …
Radical Acceptance – What It Is and Why You Should Learn About It
Radical Acceptance What It Is and Why You Should Learn How To Practice It Radical acceptance is one of the 4 foundations of DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) but the concept predates creator Dr. Marsha Linehan’s …
10 Tips To Make Your Relationship Last During Quarantine
10 Tips To Make Your Relationship Last During Quarantine “…the high stress the pandemic causes within the household can lead couples to responding irrationally, especially while being sheltered together for extended periods of time.” – …
Why You Should Care About Self Care
Why You Should Care About Self-Care Self-care seems to be one of those buzz-words that everyone is tired of hearing about. I can almost feel people mentally rolling their eyes when I bring up self …
Stop Procrastinating!
Do You Procrastinate? Many people struggle with procrastinating. Have you ever said “I will do this after I ____?” Fill in the blank. We have all been there. You have a deadline coming up for …
How To Change Someone
How Do I Get My Spouse, Family Member, Friend, or Coworker to Change? If you have ever wanted to change another person’s behavior, you are not alone. Many people get into an intimate relationship …