Boundaries in the therapist client relationship
Boundaries are the foundation of a healthy and effective therapeutic relationship. While the word "boundaries" can sometimes carry...
Getting Through the Holidays with a Dysfunctional Family: A Guide to Emotional Resilience
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and warmth. Images of families gathered around the dinner table,...
Does your therapist want you to come back?
Ever wondered about contacting a previous therapist? Likely you would be greeted with a warm, familiar welcome – a safe space where the...
Make a Resolution not just a New Year Resolution
Let's talk about New Year's resolutions – or rather, why I don't put much stock in them. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm all for making...
Escape hatch here
In my initial conversations with new clients, there's a crucial question that I ask – have you ever found yourself thinking about hurting...
"No" is a complete sentence.
Saying "no" can be both a challenge and a transformative skill. Many of us are raised with the belief that we can't say no without...
It isn't about you....
We are wired to need other people in our lives. So we are wired to "read" others to interpret how our relationship with them is going/how...
Relationships, deciding if this one is right for you.
I talked with someone today. She is considering breaking up with her boyfriend. She described her life as being bad for the past year and...
So you are considering seeing a therapist...
So you are thinking about seeing a therapist. The first step is to decide if you want to use your insurance or pay on your own. The pros...