If you are a parent (and even if you’re not) it’s likely you know what a time out is. What about for adults? When would that be appropriate? For some individuals the need for a time out during conflict comes as a necessary tool to help with anger management. For couples it may be used as a tool to prevent […]
If you have read the previous blog post, “Are You Codependent, 6 Ways to tell”, then you may have learned that codependency could be described as “using a relationship to fill a void” and “not feeling whole and loved as an individual”. It was so simply illustrated in the children’s book by Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree, that “excessively sacrificing […]
I’m betting at some point in time you’ve made a mistake and felt really bad about it? If it’s a stranger maybe you feel bad for a bit but then shake it off and try to move on. But what if it’s your partner? That really does not feel good. Recently I was really tired from work, hungry and just […]
What is Codependency? Codependency is easily observed but difficult to define. Codependency is going to excess to meet the needs of another while sacrificing your own. People who are codependent often use a relationship to fill a void because they have low self-worth and self-love. Are you codependent? It can be hard to tell and it’s often hard to make […]
Although every divorce situation is entirely unique, I’ve never seen one in my years of doing therapy that I’d call easy. Even the most cordial couple going through a divorce experiences deep pain and stress as they divide their life in two. This becomes exponentially more difficult when there are children involved. It not only makes the divorce process more complicated […]
It seems that no matter where we turn these days there is a tragic event taking place. From natural disasters to mass shootings these events can be difficult for adults to wrap their heads around and understand. However, for children, processing these events can seem daunting and even more traumatic than the event itself. As much as you may try […]
A good friend once told me that she and her daughter were best friends. She bragged that her daughter told her everything. I wondered in that moment if perhaps being the “best friend” parent was the way to go? It sounded like she never had to worry what her daughter was up to or wonder if her daughter was lying. […]
If you’re a parent then you know parenting is one of the most rewarding yet painstaking tasks ever. Children show us a love we’ve never known, they give us laughter and joy, cause a lot of frustration and stress and sometimes make us feel downright crazy. There is not greater gift than being a parent but also no greater responsibility. […]
After getting engaged, it’s natural to have so many thoughts on your mind. There is excitement, planning, how to announce to family and friends and spending time with your marriage with your new fiancé! You may or may not have considered premarital counseling and education. I’m sure even if you have, it’s not at the top of your to-do list. […]
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