Linda was on the phone with her husband, and it was clear she was mad. “You did what?” She demanded, a little louder than most of her phone conversations. “What were you thinking?”She paused as he offered some defense to her. “I don’t care. That ...
In another article we have talked about generational trauma and how it comes trapped in our lifestyle patterns and habits. In turn, these inherited beliefs and behavior systems can cause problems in our own lives.Once you acknowledge that this is t ...
Therapist Sakina Issa explains specific steps you can take to rekindle your romance and foster fondness in your relationship. References include noted relational therapists John Gottman and Nan Silver.
The perfect marriage does not exist. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comYou can change, and so can your relationship.In fact, you should change over time. And your relationships should come with you.The perfect marriage, where people are destined t ...
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comMoney. Politics. Chores. Restaurants.Relationships offer countless conflicts, large and small, every day.How we respond to those conflicts can determine not just the one decision being made, but whether yo ...
Working from home was fun and casual, at first. Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.comOver two months into quarantine, many of us are struggling with our work from home routines.At first the novelty was appealing. We could dress how we wanted. ...
You already know the stereotypes about birth order and personality type. Perhaps you have a bossy oldest sister, or a youngest brother who keeps the family in stitches.Well, it turns out that these stereotypes have some basis in fact and experience ...
Counselors can work with groups of strangers or friends. Photo by CoWomen on UnsplashWith increased attention and focus on counseling for teens and schools, more adults are becoming curious about the benefits of counseling. However, generational t ...
Recently, a retired woman excitedly confided happy news to a friend. Her daughters had shown excessive attention to her and her husband at Thanksgiving. She and her husband were getting older, and a major transition was approaching. This extra care a ...
A therapist provides step by step directions to reduce holiday stress and focus on relationships by making space for priorities.
