The Hailstorm vs. Turtle is an analogy created by Harville Hendrix to explain some of the very different ways a couple can behave and react within a relationship. Considering all the ways two people in a couple can be so very different, it often looks like the result of a divine… [Read More]
What’s Up With My Teen?
One day you’re reading bedtime stories and pushing them on the swings, the next they start to grow distant and listen to weird music. You may find yourself wondering where your little girl/boy went, and how to maneuver a relationship with this new version of them. These are some thoughts… [Read More]
Is the Friendship Still Worth It?
Ever wonder, “Is the Friendship Still Worth It?” Have you ever had a friend who was a huge part of your life and has been through it all with you? Who has gone through the good times, the bad, the smiles and the tears? A friend that you felt so… [Read More]
Affair Recovery
As a therapist, one of the most common complaint my clients have is that their spouse has cheated. And they don’t know where to turn or what to do next. Their world has been turned upside down and they feel traumatized and victimized. People who have been cheated on have a… [Read More]
5 Things I’ve Learned Since My Divorce
I was recently pondering 5 things I’ve learned since my divorce. I don’t take divorce lightly and trust me, I agonized hard in making the decision, but if divorce is something you are facing, just know there is hope. You will feel every imaginable emotion, from terror to depression to exhilaration… [Read More]
Are You Guilty Of Unhealthy Loyalty & Obligation?
Are you guilty of unhealthy loyalty & obligation? If you’re in a relationship with an addict, you can probably are but you may not recognize it. Do you ever ask yourself these questions? . . . How did I end up in an addicted relationship? Why do I keep putting… [Read More]
Boundaries 101
Welcome to Boundaries 101! Boundaries are a popular and sometimes confusing topic of discussion surrounding relationships. What is a boundary? How do we set healthy boundaries? How do we communicate them? Let me help. What is a boundary? It is a limit we set for ourselves and others. It serves… [Read More]
What to Expect if Your Spouse Has Had an Affair
What should you expect when you find out your spouse or significant other has had an affair? Your life has been turned upside down. One minute life seems normal, everything seems okay. The next minute your life is shattered. Life as you know it is completely different. Will life ever… [Read More]
It’s All About Them: Living With An Addict
When living with an addict, it’s all about them. Conversations, resources, time and other moments in your shared life tend to revolve around the addicted person. Do you have a family member who tends to stir up other family members or a spouse or significant other who tends to pull… [Read More]
5 Key Recovery Tips After a Toxic Relationship
Want to know 5 key recovery tips after a toxic relationship? Whether you were with a textbook Narcissist or someone who was simply not a healthy fit for your life, a relationship that adds toxicity will leave behind residual pain. Here are some important things to keep in mind during… [Read More]
