It may be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for many people, it’s also a time when interacting with family increases anxiety. Maybe you’ve heard that boundaries are a great way to best care for yourself but are unsure how to put them into practice. Connect...
Do you ever wonder why your relationship with your partner doesn't feel deeply fulfilling? Your way of attaching to others, your attachment style, is a blueprint for how you connect in close relationships. Your attachment style is shaped by your early experiences with...
If your partner has seemed increasingly stressed, tired, low, or irritable lately, they may be experiencing burnout. Burnout is a common but often misunderstood experience. The APA Dictionary of Psychology defines burnout as "physical, emotional or mental exhaustion,...
It can be challenging to maintain relationships and make new connections at the best of times. If you're suffering from depression, this can feel like an uphill battle! Relationships and depression are often linked. In some cases, relationships can trigger...
Many families spend Father’s Day fatherless. It can be painful to spend this holiday alone. Whether you have lost your father or husband, there are some thoughtful and healing ways to spend Father’s Day. This holiday can be a great way to honor your dad or spouse —...
When it comes to Stay-At-Home Moms (SAHM), we have all heard some version of the following statement: “I don't know how they do it. Being a stay-at-home mom has got to be the hardest job.” But have we ever really stopped to think about why that is? Many SAHMs are not...
The fourth trimester is an incredibly challenging and emotional time for new parents. Because of the newness of, well, everything it’s not always obvious or easy to recognize postpartum anxiety or postpartum depression. If we, as their partner, are able to identify...
“The C Word.” Just typing the word cancer brings about a certain gravity of emotion. From the initial diagnosis to ringing the bell after the final treatment, and everything in between, a cancer diagnosis can bring about the good, the bad, and the downright...