Migraines: The Silent Voice of Our Past
I’ve discussed in previous articles the idea that emotional history (past and present) can be a significant factor with chronic migraines. That’s not to, in any way, ignore the [read more]
Relationship Breakups: The Commitment to Separation
How many times have you ended a relationship and continued to be at least somewhat involved with your ex? At first, there is the pain, or the relief, the [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]
Relationship Fun: The Dry Erase Board
A common complaint couples bring into therapy is how forgetful the other is when it comes to daily schedule, or necessities that need to be picked up, etc. These [read more]
Supporting a Person Suffering from Depression
If you’d like to read part 1, click here for how to deal with depression personally. Now, what if you have a loved one or a friend who is suffering [read more]
When is it Time to End a Relationship?
Many have been there at one time or another — in a relationship that is causing stress, maybe too much stress. There is potential for the relationship to fulfill [read more]
How to Get Over a Breakup
Relationship breakups are tough. They are emotionally exhausting, and can be incapacitating. For some, breakups can start a spiral into depression. Even the breakups that make the most logical [read more]
Getting Your Partner to Start Therapy
I am often asked the question of how to get a friend or a partner to enter (their own) therapy. These partners or friends usually fall into two categories: [read more]