‘Tis the season for dinner parties – do you have good dinner party etiquette? How do you prep for a dinner party that may be emotionally charged? Do you know what to say to keep the conversation neutral, inclusive, and enjoyable for all?? After the year we’ve just...
You packed the car to the brim with bedding, clothes, lamps, toiletries, and an industrial-sized case of Cup Noodles. You’ve walked the neighborhood and helped unpack overstuffed boxes and bags. You’ve met the roommate and given 43 hugs. Your child is now out of your...
While many a family is prepping for trips near and far, as a therapist I have to encourage you to think of yourself, specifically your relationship, too. What trips are you and your partner taking, just for the two of you? Or even more serious, what issues or concerns...
When was the last time you looked at your wedding day photos? It's truly a trip down memory lane and an opportunity to transport yourself back into the moment. These beautiful images make two things very clear to me: We look like babies. Oh wow, we look so young. We...
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are more widely available for adults, updated CDC guidelines, and mask mandates lifting, I’m beginning to see signs of distress and increased anxiety in couples regarding how to maintain closeness while reintegrating into their community....
Do you know that it’s Stress Awareness Month? Right, as if we need a reminder about how stressed out we are! I can attest that 2020 and, even 2021, have done a more than adequate job reminding me of this already. With the mounting stress that has accumulated over this...
Did you try therapy a few times and it just didn’t work out? Maybe your schedule was too chaotic or it was difficult to focus. Perhaps you didn’t connect with your therapist or maybe a pandemic happened. Whatever the case, it might be the right time to try again....
Have you found yourself doing a Google search for a “therapist near me?” Or, “Do I need to talk to a therapist?” You’ve thought about starting therapy. You’ve recently seen influencers and celebrities talking about “what my therapist told me…” Now you’re wondering,...