The Cause Could be Anxiety We often know we are not taking care of ourselves. Whether it is not eating healthy food, not getting enough sleep, not exercising – most of us our quick to point out that we “just don’t have time”. We may not get together with friends, do fun things we used… Read More
My first rule for people in Couples Counseling is: “Ask for what you want!” This is essential, because it lies at the heart of what is needed in every relationship: communication and getting your needs met. People often don’t communicate what they need in a relationship because of fear. People are afraid for many reasons:… Read More
Trust can often feel strained or even broken in a relationship. A partner contacts someone of the opposite sex on the internet. Inappropriate texts. Cheating. A return to addictive behaviors – alcohol, drug use, gambling, porn – these all can hurt a relationship. Usually there are promises to stop a behavior and an apology for… Read More
Just Filling Time I am becoming aware of something new that’s been happening lately. Maybe it has been something that you have experienced also. If I have just a free minute, I grab my phone and scroll through looking for updates and notifications. Almost unconsciously, like a robot, I look for some external stimuli to… Read More
The world seems to be self-destructing. Whether it is violence, natural disasters or political discord, our world can seem like it is on the precipice of a cliff. Life used to seem predictable, and now we are confronted with what seems like increased danger, destruction and conflict. It is becoming more common for people to… Read More
