by Courtenay Monfore | Dec 27, 2021 | Blog, Trauma
There’s a voice inside that we wish we could just silence. It’s our inner-critic, or negative self-talk. In pop psychology, some believe that this is the internalized voice of our parents. And while there’s a kernel of truth to this, I hate to break it you— but,...
by Courtenay Monfore | Dec 20, 2021 | Blog, Relationships
It’s simpler than you think. When Sam gets home from work, their partner Charlie asks, “How was your day, dear?” The conversation goes like this. A stressful conversation Sam: “At my weekly meeting my manager challenged my knowledge of our products and told the CEO...
by Courtenay Monfore | Dec 13, 2021 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
Are they as innocent as you think? Some lies seem inconsequential—known as “white lies.” Are they ever okay? You might think, ‘Well, it depends on the situation.’ The conventional wisdom about white lies is that they are mostly okay, depending on the situation. It’s...
by Courtenay Monfore | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
Here are the red flags that signal it’s time to get help. Prospective clients, as well as friends and family, often ask me if a little rough patch in their relationship requires professional help or if they can and should work out their problems on their own. I...
