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Mindful Packing: How to Prepare for a Calm and Centered JourneyNovember 21, 2024 - 7:00 am
Green Therapy: Exploring the Mental Health Benefits of GardeningNovember 19, 2024 - 7:00 am
The Workaholic Escape: Are You Overworking to Avoid Life?November 14, 2024 - 7:00 am
5 Signs You May Have Postpartum DepressionNovember 12, 2024 - 7:00 am
5 Signs of Secure AttachmentNovember 7, 2024 - 7:00 am
A Simple Way To Be Better Friends With Your Partner
/in Couples Therapy, From the Therapist's ChairI see this time and time again. A couple will come into my office and tell me that they feel like they don’t even know each other any more, that they feel like “roommates,” or worse that they aren’t even friends. Sadly, this is a very common problem with couples that have been together for […]
Questions Asked by Couples Before Starting Counseling
/in Couples Therapy, From the Therapist's ChairWhen couples seek counseling they often have questions about my style of counseling as well as my beliefs about relationships and divorce. I recently got asked what my stance is on divorce. Meaning am I for, neutral, or against divorce. My stance on divorce would depend on the specific couple. As a couples therapist, I like […]
An Easy Way to Get Therapy at No Cost to You
/in From the Therapist's ChairIt’s been my experience that many people view cost as a barrier to getting therapy. They might have a high deductible insurance plan or no insurance at all and have been putting off contacting a counselor because they fear they will have a big bill to pay at the end of the month. Many people […]
The Importance of Emotional Connection During Everyday Activities
/in Couples Therapy, From the Therapist's ChairIt sounds so simple, right? Of course you should spend time with your significant other! You might spend a great deal of time together already! But ask yourself this, is it meaningful? Does it allow you and your partner to emotionally connect? John Gottman calls this “putting deposits in the emotional bank account” and this […]
You are NOT Your Mental Illness
/in Life Outside the OfficeI was walking home yesterday and I heard a man on his phone say “My back is bothering me again, so I thought I’d call and get it checked out.” I can assume he was talking to his doctor or chiropractor. This got me thinking about how his conversation would have been different had he […]
5 Common Obstacles That Stop You From Practicing Mindfulness and How to Overcome Them
/in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy In Real Life, From the Therapist's ChairOne of the first skills I often teach is mindfulness since it has many different uses and benefits. A simple definition of mindfulness would be focusing on one thing at a time, in the present moment, with awareness and acceptance. There are two main types of mindfulness: informal and formal. Informal mindfulness practice involves taking something you […]