This blog post is part 2 in a two-part post on writing therapy letters for dealing with toxic parents. If you haven’t had a chance to read part 1, where I explain the rationale behind writing…
Dealing with toxic parents is an all too common struggle. Quite often in the course of therapy, people tell me about difficulties they’ve experienced—or still experience—in their relationships with one or both of their parents. …
Here’s a common exchange that takes place in the early stages of therapy with someone who is struggling to overcome low-esteem: Therapist: So, what brings to therapy at this time? Client: I’m wanting to work on…
For most of us, when we reach the point of deciding to seek help with our distress, we automatically think of individual therapy. And as a therapist, I’m obviously a big believer in the benefits…
Clear and honest communication can be a challenge in just about any relationship. But when you’re in a relationship with a highly sensitive partner, effective communication can be especially difficult. Topics or concerns that, to you,…
As a teen, I remember hearing someone say that one of the best ways to predict what a relationship with a romantic partner will look like long term is to look at his or her parents’…
We often hear that kids these days are spending too much time looking at screens. But the problem isn't limited to our children. Adults are spending too much time staring at their screens each day too.…
Are you experiencing problems in your relationship? Have you been considering couples therapy? Maybe you've heard great things about how it's worked for couples you know, but it's still normal to be skeptical. After all, does…
Most people are familiar with the concept of a mid-life crisis. A recent survey revealed that about 25%of Americans report going through one at some point during their 40s or 50s. Not everyone is as familiar with a…
Think you may be experiencing symptoms of depression? You're not alone. Over 70.9 million prescriptions for anti-depressants were given in 2018, a significant climb from the 36 million that were prescribed in 2008. While the number of those…
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