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Understanding Grief During The Covid-19 Pandemic
The global coronavirus pandemic has created a new reality marked by grief and loss. Weddings, concerts, meetings, travels plans, school events, and more have been canceled in the wake of the virus. It has forced us to process both individual and collective grief in the face of an uncertain future which we are powerless to control.Read More
How To Ask If Everything Is Ok When It’s Clearly Not
In a perfect world, when you’re checking in with someone who’s struggling, you’d have your conversation together in a calm, private setting. Phones and devices would be silenced and stashed out of sight. Food and drinks tend to put people at ease, so you’d nosh on snacks or sip a beverage together, too.
22 Things That Happen When An Empath Falls In Love With A Narcissist
1. The empath enters the relationship wanting deep, unconditional love.Read More
How To Have A Healthy Disagreement
Not long ago, I had a triggering conversation with my partner. Yes, that happens to therapists too. But rather than going in on him, I said, “I need time to process what I’m feeling.”Read More
How To Help Your Anxious Partner
Living with anxiety can be tough — your thoughts might race, you might dread tasks others find simple (like driving to work) and your worries might feel inescapable. But loving someone with anxiety can be hard too. You might feel powerless to help or overwhelmed by how your partner’s feelings affect your daily life.Read More
5 Tips For Coping With Regret
It’s normal to experience large and small regrets, so regret isn’t an emotion you need to be scared of. Here are some tips for coping when it happens:Read More
Things To Start Doing If You Have Social Anxiety
Social anxiety activities are those things you can do to challenge your anxiety. Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is estimated to affect around 12% of the population at some point in their lives. People with SAD suffer in all areas of their lives; they have trouble making friends and maintaining friendships, finding life partners, finding work and building a career, and even getting through the mundane aspects of daily life.Read More
How Trauma Affects Your Relationship
You get upset. He blows up. She shuts down. The next day you can’t even remember why it bothered you so much.
We’ve all been there, even therapists (we’re no more immune than anyone else). Here’s what I tell my clients about trauma and relationships, and the ways it can impact your day-to-day interactions with each other as well as your long term relationship.Read More
Should I Check On My Ex During Coronavirus?
In times of crisis, we often revert to things that used to give us comfort – eating our favorite snacks, watching favorite movies, and yes…even texting people who broke our hearts. Read More
Controlling Your Temper When You’re Home
This is a tough time for parents and families. With most of the country staying indoors to practice social distancing, “flatten the curve,” and decrease the spread of COVID-19, parents are finding themselves stressed out and stretched thin.Read More
How To Trust Again
Everyone has experienced pain and hurt at some point in their lives. We have all felt like our trust has been compromised, and we wonder if we will ever be able to trust again.Read More
Therapist-Approved Steps To Stop The “Self Shame” Spiral
Shame is believing there is something innately wrong with us.
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The 4 Types of Conflict-And How To Deal With Each
Even if you’re the kind of person friends describe as “super chill,” someone who prides yourself on the ability to keep cool when faced with all types of conflict, everyone experiences friction now and then—and that’s not inherently bad. The key, of course, is knowing how to deal with it.Read More
How To Have A Healthy Disagreement
Not long ago, I had a triggering conversation with my partner (yes, therapists are human and have triggering conversations too). But rather than going in on him, I said, “I need time to process what I’m feeling.Read More
How To Be A Better Friend
A true friend gives support without judgment, comes through in a crisis and knows just the right thing to say when it matters most. Friendships are an essential ingredient in a happy life, so it’s time to give them the care and attention they deserve. Keep reading to learn why friendships matter, how to sustain them and the simple steps you can take right now to be a better friend.Read More
Be The Change You Wish To See In Your Relationship
One couple came into session wielding weapons of war. Bryant complained that when they argued, he felt “mad and insignificant” and characterized his role within the marriage as a “little kid.” His wife shared her emotional experience of the verbal combat, saying, “I feel betrayed,” quickly adding, “I feel guilty.”Read More
How To Communicate Your Self Care Needs to Your Partner
The morning rush: shower, eat breakfast, get the kids dressed, start the day. The day: meetings, then calls, then more meetings. The evening: dinner, baths, bedtimes. Climb into bed, only to start over again. Lather, rinse, repeat.Read More
10 Little Things To Do When You’re Feeling Lonely
Loneliness is a universal human experience that we all deal with from time to time.
There Are Two Views To Every Conflict And Both Are Valid
You don’t have to agree, but you do need to show respect for your partner’s opinions.Read More
How To Have Difficult Conversations When You Don’t Like Conflict
You’re probably familiar with the anxiety that comes when you and your partner need to have a deep, serious conversation. Whether it’s about something they did that bothered you, or a touchy subject they don’t love talking about, you have the right to communicate your feelings.Read More
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