Blogs for Better Relationships
The Dumpee Survival Guide: How to Handle Being Dumped with Dignity and Grace
They left, and you aren’t sure how to recover. This is the survival guide that will turn this break up into a break through.
How to Breakup Better
There is no pain-free way to end a relationship, but there are ways to minimize the damage.
Books for Better Relationships
This is an ongoing list of books that both myself and my clients have found helpful over the years. As I am exposed to new resources and suggestions, this list will continuously grow! I imagine that there is at least one book list that could benefit you in someway, if not more — as well as a few books that don’t resonate with you at all.
Watch Your Mouth! Especially When You Talk To Yourself
Beliefs are just thoughts that we have over-and-over and bought-into. It’s crucial to pay attention to how we speak to ourselves, so that we don’t carelessly water the weeds of our minds.
When Your Partner Tells You They Want to Split-Up, Believe Them
If you find yourself in a relationship where your partner often threatens break-up or divorce, the best thing to do is to take them seriously and respond accordingly.
The Importance of Letting Go - But Not Right Away
“Letting go” is an essential part of life — but that doesn’t make it easy. It requires a process where we must mentally and emotionally digest everything before we are ready to let go. But let me tell you, it’s worth it.
Ego: A Codependent Relationship We All Struggle With
Ego may be the Latin translation for “I”, but it isn’t who we really are. When we confuse our needs with the needs of the ego, we lose ourselves in order to enable it.
Emotions: What They Are and Why We Need Them
Emotions are the product of our perception, and offer us valuable information about our experiences. However, while emotions are always valid, they are not always accurate.
How to Tell the Difference Between Anxiety and Intuition
Is that voice in your head coming from a place of knowing, or a place of fear? While both anxiety and intuition both try to keep you from harm, only one is accurate. Keep reading to learn the difference.
“Is My Therapist My Friend?” Why Your Therapist is Better Than a Friend
They listen to you, support you, and help you through some of the toughest moments of your life. Isn’t that a friend?? No — but in many ways, it’s even better!
How to Set Boundaries: A Better Approach in 10 Steps
Boundaries are not barriers — Rather, they are bridges to sustainable connection. In this article, you’ll learn 10 steps to set and maintain boundaries.
Connect, Don’t Coddle — Why We Need to Allow People to Have Their Own Emotions
It can be tempting to avoid difficult conversations with someone, especially when you’re worried about how it might make them feel. But emotional coddling doesn’t breed connection, and it actually causes more harm than good…
Bad—But Not THAT Bad
Settling doesn’t mean secure — Settling means suffering. A tale of how my toes taught me an important lesson.
Credibility, Transparency, and Trust
There is power in credibility. To be credible, we must be believable, and to be believable, we must risk being truthful about ourselves.
Why I Love TeleTherapy, and Why You Should Too!
Therapy is already a very vulnerable and uncomfortable experience. I I notice that clients tend to open-up more and faster when they are in their own space. You can be in your PJs, wrapped in a blanket, with your pet on your lap as we process things together.
A Word on Power
To navigate the world and our relationships within it well, we must first understand power. Power is not absolute—it is relative to a given relationship and situation.
Why Humans are Social
Social distancing and quarantine is impacting people in ways unprecedented. Extroverts and introverts alike are feeling disoriented amidst the mandatory isolation. It feels very, unhuman…
Covid-19: 19 Tips for Self Care
Corona Virus (Covid-19) is creating mass feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and fear. Here are some practical tips to maintain a sense of mental and emotional wellness in a time of panic.
Navigating a Polarized Political Climate
It’s election season — and just like cold and flu season, everyone is stressed and uncomfortable. In order to navigate this climate with grace and tact, we must learn to interact with people with differing opinions.
How to Apologize
It can be hard to admit when we have done someone wrong. But sometimes it’s harder to never get the chance to. Click here to learn more about how to apologize in a way that respects your listener and yourself.