Relationship Red Flags? Nope, you’re being exposed to radiation
We’ve all heard the term “red flag” to describe what’s going on in a situation, right? “He’s driving a wedge between me and my friends.” “She shares all of our…
Listening to what our body tells us about emotions
Humans are marvelously adaptable. We are able to tune ourselves to a host of different conditions. There are pictures of explorers in Antarctica shoveling snow in subzero conditions without shirts…
Layers of communication – 5 tips to navigate dating and intimacy.
In dating and relationships, the little details matter in conversation. Are you able to pick up on the thread of the conversation easily with the other person? Can you follow…
Keeping the Dog
When a relationship ends, we have a lot of clean up to do. We may be living with that person. We could have shared bank accounts and shared debt. Let’s…
In Defense of Anger: 5 tips for mastering your anger
Ever wonder why we still get mad? We are a civilized people. We have the ability to access information and materials from any corner of the globe. Society has evolved.…
How to have an AWESOME Day! Seven tips to a positive approach.
As I talk with people. They often differ on what a particular day means to them. Let’s take birthdays as our example. As children, it’s a day where we get…
How Sacred is (phone) privacy to you in a relationship?
When you enter into a relationship, do you feel like your better half should be an open book? Have you ever said that there should be no secrets between the…
How much do I tell my therapist up front?
Sometimes therapists forget that not everyone has spent time on the therapy couch. They will go into their office policies and explain how a therapeutic session goes, but they will…
8 ways to help a loved one through their grief
Don’t start overthinking. Don’t intellectualize the pain. Don’t try to lead them. Quiet is Okay. Movement is not always good. You don’t need to take away the pain. Accept that…
Grief and our pets: 4 tips for mourning the loss of a beloved animal companion.
How do we grieve the loss of a loved one? If it is a person, we have the help of a huge variety of traditions that come from out environment.…