Dealing with Family on the Holidays
"Dealing" with family. It would be nice if everybody was able to cherish their family time in the manner the holiday classics envision, but sadly, this isn't reality for [read more]
Set Boundaries, Don’t Build Walls
There are many ways to set boundaries. There are the boundaries that people can set with themselves, such as how they cut out bad habits or enforce healthier habits. [read more]
To Connect with the World, First Connect with Yourself
One of the constants I see in my therapy practice are people who come in desiring to better emotionally connect with the world in various ways. For example, creating [read more]
“I’m Not Your Friend, I’m Your Parent…”
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say this to their child, or how many times I’ve heard someone give advice to another parent saying, “you [read more]
Are You Becoming Your Parents?
It’s one of the most subtle, underlying questions that I hear in various forms nearly every day in my office. Some version of, “Am I going to become like [read more]
Strengthen Your Relationships This Holiday…
This year on Christmas day and New Year's day, try turning off your phones, tablets, and computers for the day. Be in the present with those closest to you [read more]
Surviving the Great Holiday Depression
As we well know, while the holidays can be a source of joy for many people, the holidays are also a source of sadness for many others. If you’re someone [read more]
The Quickest Way to Destroy Your Relationships
I’m sure we’ve all encountered people who think the way they live their life is the “right” way. According to these people, everyone who lives life according to values [read more]
Why Do People Dread their In-Laws?
Why do people stereotypically complain when they have to spend time with their in-laws? Are they really so bad? Let’s take a look into this Relationships. To understand your [read more]