by Courtenay Monfore | Feb 22, 2021 | Anxiety, Blog, Relationships
Deep conversations may be an important way to connect with those we care about in these difficult times, but they are always a good idea. They are the foundation of strong intimate relationships — those “we talked all night” conversations when dating, or those...
by Courtenay Monfore | Feb 15, 2021 | Anxiety, Blog, Relationships
Some years ago, I was shopping and came upon a beautiful red dress. The color, style and length were perfect. But the store didn’t have it in my size. It did, however, have the same dress in navy, which I wasn’t crazy about. Then I noticed a pair of blue...
by Courtenay Monfore | Feb 8, 2021 | Blog, Trauma
Our brain’s ability to process information and adapt effectively is dependent on a number of factors, including genes, nutrition, and life experiences. These life experiences wield particular influence over the brain during a few sensitive periods when our most...
by Courtenay Monfore | Feb 1, 2021 | Blog, Relationships
When it comes to marriage, what you don’t know really can hurt you. Whether because of shyness, lack of interest or a desire to preserve romantic mystery, many couples do not ask each other the difficult questions that can help build the foundation for a stable...
