I hear many parent complaints of their children acting entitled, “running the roost,” and being disrespectful. Some parents blame their children, while others blame themselves. Studies show that there is blame on both sides, combined with a...
In the world of psychology, and marriage and couple counseling, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are well known. The term was coined by John and Julie Gottman of the Gottman Institute which specializes in research and therapy training for...
Ring. Ring. You make a couple calls. You speak to a couple therapists. Its not your only question, but its a big one. “Hi yes…” You have a nice conversation. The counselor seems kind. “How much does therapy cost?” Going to...
Every year for lent, my grandpa would tell us he was giving up 7-layer cake…Of course, he would wryly confide to us that he had never had 7-layer cake in his whole life, which meant that he was very successful at his lenten goal! But isn’t that...
Fasting: In 2014, Pope Francis said, “Fasting makes sense if it questions our security, and if it also leads to some benefit for others…” YES! Fasting should stretch us, whatever that means for you, but it shouldn’t make you gleeful. “Hee Hee...
When was the last time you had to wait for something? We live in a society where we don’t have to wait for much. Want to know if Denzel Washington has ever won an Oscar? Google it. Want to know if your cough might really be pneumonia? WebMD...
I know many folks are curious about the 12 Steps Recovery Programs. They are often used instead of, or in support of, therapy and counseling. I would like to explain over a series of posts what they are, pros and cons, and how they tie in with...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, people were often surprised that, until last month, I was not married. People undoubtedly questioned my marital expertise without having experienced marriage. I had thought-out answers I had...
As human beings, we seem to need a step-by-step method for most everything we do in life. Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the 12 Steps to Addiction Recovery, Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps To Financial Peace–they’re at...
Smart, Successful People People so often worry that coming in for therapy means that they are weak, defective, or just plain crazy. Quite the opposite! Smart, successful people get help when they need it. If you can’t see clearly, you go to an...
of joy. Joy has been on my mind a lot lately, given that we recently celebrated Christmas and have entered a brand-new year. Recently my focus on joy has been faith-driven, rather than thinking of joy as an acquired state of happiness. Let me...