Parenting is tough and even when they are adults, we parents want to tell our kids to “Watch out!” when a waterfall is ahead or a big stumbling block we see with flashing neon signs. Be it job or romantic partners, we feel the need to warn our children of trouble in front of them. The problem […]
Every so often, couples find themselves–or choose–a marriage that isn’t romantic. Usually not physical, these marriages may be chosen out of financial need or a desire for companionship not accompanied by the desire for physical intimacy. Often, however, the roommate marriage isn’t chosen by both partners and clearly defined. I usually see partners who are unsatisfied that […]
More bad things happen in relationships when couples are drinking. This is not at all to say that everyone who enjoys an alcoholic beverage has a drinking problem. When issues in relationships–and all relationships sometimes have issues–are not dealt with openly and effectively, they tend to rear up ugly heads when alcohol is consumed. Part […]
This is a complicated, often cruel world and it’s really easy to lash out at others. I was struck when recently after Robin William’s suicide that his daughter, Zelda, announced she was getting off social media platforms because she’d been receiving ugly, hateful messages blaming her (somehow) for her father’s sad decision. The issue of […]
Lots of people have reasons to be depressed–troubled relationships, money problems, loss of a loved one, or poor health. And then some struggle with depression with they have no visible reason to feel so badly. Depression is defined as a loss of pleasure, low mood and low self-esteem. For some time now, the medical and psychiatric establishment has diagnosed […]
I’m going out on a limb here, but I’m don’t believe most emotional issues have to last a lifetime. Clients come into my office all the time saying they’ve been given a diagnosis–usually by a medical person–and told that whatever behavior they are dealing with is disabling and unchangeable. It will last a lifetime. I’m not a big fan […]
I’ve written many blogs about the importance of communication and of listening to your mate, but even when you try your best to listen, it’s not always seen that way. Just ask your partner. So, I thought I’d break this down into some small, vital chunks. When you and your mate disagree on something—money, sex, […]
Everyone sometimes needs someone to listen. We can do that. We can also help you sort out relationship conflicts and deal with anxiety or anger. Life is challenging sometimes. Give yourself a break and schedule to talk with one of our professionally trained, highly skilled therapists. We want to help. Email us through this site […]
You love them and you want to give your kids everything, but this may be robbing them of the incentive they need to grow. Few things light parents up more than giving their kids gifts that send the kid into sobbing ecstasy. The game system they’ve been begging for or the new phone they keep […]
Being part of a couple is one of the hardest things to do on this earth. Naturally, there are glitches and we love to help with these. We’ve been doing the couple thing for a long time and we know many of the pitfalls, as well as, the blessings of being connected to a mate who […]