Just Dump Someone? Here Are 5 Breakup Songs to Help You Manage All That Guilt
Most of us have experienced the truth in Neil Sedaka’s famous line: “Breaking up is hard to do”. Fortunately, breakup…
Understanding Pet Loss Grief Part 2: Grieving is Hard Work
It can feel like your whole world changes when your pet dies. Your habits and routines can change drastically and…
Understanding Pet Loss Grief Part 1: Why Pets Matter
Pet loss grief is often misunderstood in our society. The death of a pet can feel isolating and lonely because…
Going Back to Work After A Loss
When an immediate family member dies, most American workplaces provide just 3 days of bereavement leave. When a close friend…
Managing Panic Attacks after a Break-Up
Falling in love is celebrated in our favorite songs, movies and books, but falling out of love is definitely not.…
How to set boundaries with your parents in 4 simple-ish steps
Boundaries are essential to all healthy relationships, and this is especially true in our relationships with our parents. Trouble is,…
Am I responsible for my parent’s negative behaviors and attitudes?
Growing up with a toxic parent can really muddy the waters when it comes to assessing our personal responsibility. Both…
Do you have a low-, medium- or high-toxicity parent? Here’s how to tell
The term “toxic parent” is one we’re hearing used more and more these days. But what is a toxic parent?…
How to deal with toxic parents (Hint: learn the SAGA cycle)
Learning how to deal with toxic parents can feel pretty daunting, especially because not all toxic parents are created equal.…
10 Easy-to-miss Signs You Have a Toxic Parent
As a therapist, I’ve found that one of the biggest hindrances for many of us when it comes to dealing…