Meet you where you are
What makes a good therapist? Is it education, training, compassion, techniques? The truth is that it is all of those things and more. Each therapist, and each client, has their own personal definition of what a "good therapist" really is. As professionals, I find...
What Every Teen Should Know… about cutting
I had another topic in mind for our second post in this series but I found an excellent interview with Dr. Drew (you know from Celebrity Rehab & Love Line). Aside from being an addiction specialist to the stars, Dr. Drew is an experienced doctor with good insight...
What Every Teenager Should Know…an introduction to mental health
There are many issues facing teenagers and their parents today. Just turn on Oprah or Dr. Phil and you'll find someone talking about sexting or bullying or body image disorders. It's an overwhelming the number and variety of potential challenges that families face. ...
7 Weekly Tasks for Happy Couples
Friday was a day of inspiration for me it seems. I didnt' do much of my own writing but I managed to read some great blogs and books. Like most women I know I wear many hats- the mom hat, the wife hat, the writer hat, the therapist hat, the business partner hat......
NurtureShock- rethinking our attitudes on parenting, adolescense, and children
I have lots to say about NurtureShock and many of the earlier articles by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman that led to this new book. Right now I'd like to encourage you all to check out the NurtureShock blog on Newsweek. As I have a chance to read more about the...
Local Non-Porfit needs our help
Some of you in the DC area may be familiar with WEAVE (Women Empowered Against Violence). They provide comprehensive services to victims of relationship violence. The city of DC has cut all funding for their counseling services and without our help they will have to...
No offense but… Kanye West's got a big ego.
As my children can tell you, I have a couple of pet peeves. Any sentence that begins with "no offense but..." is definitely one of them. I am a patient woman (mostly) but one of the things that really drives me crazy is when people say things knowing that the words...
Money, marriage, and… the Househusbands of Hollywood
So as confirmation of my point about couples and money earlier this week, last night I watched my first full episode of Househusbands of Hollywood and what was every couple talking about… Money! Now I am not a big fan of reality TV (for reasons that I'm sure will...
Is the economy affecting your marriage?
There is no doubt that the economy is a hot topic in just about every arena of life these days. With so many people facing foreclosures and job loss, the negative impact of financial stress on marriage has has become increasingly more apparent. In fact, the growing...
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