Minding Your Marriage
I came across a great vlog (video blog, for those of you like me who have no clue about these things) today. It was from local matchmaker/relationship coach, Paul Carrick Brunson and he was sharing the number one issue keeping singles from meeting that someone...
Are you listening?!
One of the most common conflicts I see in couples is miscommunication. In my personal and professional life I see and hear examples daily of couples and families struggle to really be heard by one another. It seems like such a simple thing, just be quiet and...
The Developing Adolescent
As if being a kid isn’t hard enough, one day you wake up and realize that your mood is unpredictable, your voice doesn’t sound like your own, you have a bit of a scent on your body, acne is now a constant friend, and what was cool is no longer. And let’s not forget...
How to Survive a Snow Storm… Tips from a woman trapped
Today, for the first time in 5 days, I left my house. It was a desperate act to break free of what was becoming a chronic case of cabin fever. And while I really enjoyed my icy drive to Target (it brought back fond memories of my early driving years in the snow of...
JD Salinger, A Voice for Teen Angst, Dies
Most of us are familiar with J.D. Salinger's work. If for no other reason than most high schools required students to read Catcher in the Rye. I must admit that while I am an avid fan of his work, I've never read the calssic novel. I love Franny and Zooey and own...
Does anyone need therapy anymore?
The last couple weeks has demonstrated the power of technology to connect and inspire our global community. As millions of people took to the internet via Twitter and Facebook and other social media outlets to share what was happening and lend their support of...
What's love got to do with it?
Check out my guest post on The Toolbox at Lisa Kift Therapy..... teaching teenagers about the emotional aspects of dating. Here's an excerpt: We are all familiar with the public service announcements encouraging parents to talk to their children about drugs and...
5 things not to worry about in therapy… an article from PsychCentral
I found this guide and thought it would be a good one to share with all of you. These are five things that I think I've heard at least one client in my life talk about as being a concern. It's only natural to worry and have questions about the process of therapy...
3 tips for creating intimacy from Lisa Kift Brookes
Today I read a great article from Lisa Brookes on MoreMarin.com; these practical tips were great for couples and families alike. I especially love the way she gave us all some tangible examples of how to create and increase the intimacy in our personal...
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