Most of us don’t realize we’ve fallen asleep until something jolts us awake. It might be snapping at someone we love and not quite knowing why. Or realizing we’ve driven all the way home and don’t remember the drive. Or hearing ourselves say something sharp and thinking, That didn’t sound like me. Those moments aren’t just…
Strong relationships don’t grow by accident.
They don’t grow from more empathy, better conflict strategies, or even better communication skills. Some people assume strong relationships are built on a sense of safety and security.
They aren’t.
Many of the couples I work with say their number one problem is communication. Usually the real problem is learning to stay calm when conversing with each other, especially if the topic is a “touchy” one. Sadly, it doesn’t take much to turn a loving person into one who doesn’t act loving at all. We…
Although she did not mention anything to me about it, she was quite purposeful in choosing this very special gift. While her 10-year-old brother and I were busy gathering the decorations, she was planning the perfect final touch to my office holiday décor…two small ceramic turtles. I’m not sure how a 7-year-old girl connects turtles…
The facts about Child Abuse in America are astounding. This infographic was graciously provided by Rachel Schumacher with Instant Checkmate сialis generique a company that provides public data online to raise awareness. Scroll down to the bottom to see how you can help me make a difference for children in Texas today! Each November for…
It’s the day she dreamed of since she was a little girl hanging a pillowcase off the back of her head. So much thought has been put into this one event…not to mention dollars. Each detail is carefully planned from the way the wedding party stands to the meaning behind which flowers are in the…
Most of us don’t like to think about bad things happening to children. The reality: it happens. Child abuse is happening right now, in this moment, and in homes where we do not expect it to occur. The global impact of child abuse and neglect is astounding. Is talking enough? Each April, we do stop…
Some people describe insanity as doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. If you’ve tried to change your relationship in many different ways, but keep getting stuck in the same mess, then it’s time to reach out for help from a professional Marriage Therapist.
For those of us having the luxury of watching color television our entire lives, classic black and white movies can be challenging in spite of the fact that many of these films offer a much richer narrative. In today’s digitally-powered culture, we find the current premium digital experience more sensually appealing and mesmerizing. The opposite…
Most people are aware that men are from Mars and Women from Venus, metaphorically speaking, thanks to Dr. John Gray. When we put the genders together we sometimes end up with miscommunication, hurt feelings and relationship chaos. One particular solution some couples have resorted to is avoiding negative emotion altogether. It is the “ostrich-head in…
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