by Morgan | Jan 22, 2020 | Depression, Individual Therapy, Self-Help
It’s easy to get the winter blues this time of year. It can be hard—the holiday season brings varied reactions and some very mixed feelings for a lot of people. Wintertime is tough: it’s gray, it’s cold; it begins to feel smarter to hibernate until Spring.... by Karen | Jan 16, 2020 | Abandonment, Anger, Marital Therapy, Relationships
Have you ever been in a relationship living in reactivity, feeling like a screech owl? Some people believe no one can ‘make’ us feel anything. They believe it is all up to us. However, it takes work to understand what triggers our emotional reactions. Before we do... by Javan | Jan 7, 2020 | Communication, Marriage
There is a lot of talk about “constructive” criticism, but is it really effective in creating change? Julie and John Gottman, couples’ therapists and researchers, suggest that there really is no such thing as constructive criticism.... by Morgan | Jan 1, 2020 | Communication, Marriage
Most clients I have met have heard of The Five Love Languages (by Dr. Gary Chapman), and many even know their own preferences. That being said, some struggle to apply this knowledge in day to day life. It is common for us to tend toward caring for others in the same... by Morgan | Dec 25, 2019 | Communication, Relationships
Learning how to use your “wise mind” can be a lifesaver in having healthy, stable relationships that thrive instead of just survive. The human brain has two sides, each of which has an important function. Depending on one’s personality and extenuating...
