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]
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]
New Year’s Resolutions: Making Them Last
What is your New Year’s resolution? This is one of the fun points of turning the calendar — reflecting on the past year and considering our goals for the [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]
Life’s Checkpoints — Creating Motivation and Happiness
Are you feeling unmotivated, stagnant, or bored recently? Is there a sense that your days are repetitive or routine? If not, feel free to read on anyway just for [read more]
Overcoming Social Anxiety: How to Meet People (Social Anxiety part 3 of 3)
If you’ve read part 1 and part 2, I hope they have been helpful in learning more about social anxiety and the complexity of its nature. This will be the last [read more]