Relationships

When couples come in and complain of communication problems I usually ask them how they see this showing up in their lives. More often than not it’s not what’s being said that is the problem but rather what isn’t. This newsletter is part one of two where we discuss how our communication is impacted by… Read more

Let’s be honest, life gets really busy really quickly. Sometimes I look at my day planner only to realize a week or a month has gone by and I am not quite sure where it has gone. From what I have been told, I am not alone in feeling this way, but I do think… Read more

I have a close friend who sends me cards a few times a month usually with quotes about friendship. It is a gesture that is so rarely done nowadays given that most stay in touch through email or text but opening my mailbox to see a handwritten card from her is the highlight of my… Read more

If there is one goal that I believe all humans strive for it is to be happy. Yet when I ask people what this really means, many don’t have an answer. Happiness appears to be a goal that when made seems easy, but when focused on is more challenging. Most of us know when we… Read more

Happy Easter Sunday! This is one of my favorite times of years because all the spring colors tend to be out and it makes everything seem bright and happy. I am not sure where you are right now or how you are spending your long weekend but I hope you’re spending it with those you… Read more

Take a moment to think back to the beginning of your relationship. Do you remember all the fun and silly things you used to do that would entertain you for hours? Whether it be driving in the car singing as loud as possible, going to the beach to play frisbee, or, as was the case… Read more

Sometimes in our relationships we find ourselves at a crossroads completely unsure of what to do or where to go. Perhaps it is our anxiety that is leaving us frozen, or maybe it is because both roads lead to places that feel “right”. Making decisions that can have a big impact on our relationships and… Read more

I have been hearing a lot of women in my office talk about this recently. They come into my office because they are struggling and are so quick to use words like “ridiculous, stupid, silly, crazy, weak” when it comes to describing their emotions. It is sad how quick we can be to dismiss our… Read more

Have you ever had one of those nights where you stayed up later than you wanted, or just couldn’t fall asleep, or for those of you that have kids, was up every 3 hours because your precious little one was completely out of sorts? Sleep exhaustion is even worse than a hangover if you ask… Read more