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]
Social Anxiety: Genuine Interest
Please click on either of the following links if you haven’t read part 1 or part 2 of this social anxiety series. With social anxiety, people can get caught [read more]
Can Talking to Friends Really Replace Therapy?
I have to admit, as a therapist with many years of training, and still aiming to improve my work every day, it always frustrates me when I hear people [read more]
Relationship Killer: “You should have known what I want…”
Mind-reading. It’s one of the easiest ways to cause ruptures in friendships or in relationship. It’s not the people who try to read minds that cause the problem, it’s [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]
Too Much Confrontation?: (Confronting Friends, Part 2)
Confrontation with anyone, let alone your friends, can be difficult. One of the skills we hope to develop is how to stand up for ourselves and advocate for our [read more]
Confronting Friends: Part 1
Many of us have been through it before: someone we know well offends us or hurts our feelings. At first, it’s just a single incident, but then it starts [read more]