Posted: October 9, 2024
My hope is that your holiday gatherings are full of festive fun and holiday cheer with loved ones. But given the endless list of hot-button topics that we’re dealing with currently, it seems like the potential for heated discussions at the dinner table is higher...
Posted: September 17, 2024
How good are your communication skills? Most people think that they’re pretty good communicators. Truth is, even those who are relatively good communicators have room for improvement. Good communication helps create better relationships, builds trust and confidence, decreases the likelihood of conflict and resentment, and...
Posted: June 5, 2024
It’s been about a year since my best bud, Baxter, passed away. Because Baxter and I were intensely bonded, I knew that grief work with my therapist would be necessary and would not be quick. Some of the most helpful therapy involved finding ways to...
Posted: November 7, 2023
As a psychologist, my practice becomes very busy this time of year which tells me that the holidays aren’t merry for all! Stress can crush your holiday spirit and be detrimental to your mental health. If you’re feeling more like the Grinch than Cindy-Lou, keep...
Posted: August 21, 2023
As I age, I become more aware of the importance of friendships, that is, both having good friends and being a good friend. And while we all enjoy brunch with our gal pals, laughing so hard that wine comes spewing from your nose, and hours-long...
Posted: August 14, 2023
Are you interested in starting therapy but you just don’t know where to start when it comes to finding a therapist? Or have you had less-than-helpful experiences in prior attempts at therapy and you’re hesitant to try again? I’ve got bad news and good news...