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As the leaves change colors and fall to the ground, I think to myself how much certainty there is to the seasons and yet opportunities for change. There is certainty to our lives through our sense of security, the people we surround ourselves with and when our experiences meet our expectations. On the other hand, […]

Interpersonal dynamics can be difficult. We bring our whole self to interactions. That one time you had a fight with your parents, that other time your childhood friend said something hurtful, the time your boyfriend ignored you, or even the time your best friend made fun of you all make up that self. Our feelings […]

This interview with my husband is a continuation of the series we began in October 2020. This time we are discussing on our transition to parenthood over the past year with the birth of our son (“Bub”) this past January. Transcript has been edited for content and clarity.So to begin, we have an almost nine-month-old. […]

Warning: You may need to take a seat before reading any further. I certainly needed to do so when I came across surprising information that I will share with you now. This past summer, I learned that there were more suicide attempts than COVID-19 deaths last year. Let that sink in. While COVID-19 shut down […]

It’s that time…time to go back to the deserted island to build a beautiful home with your partner, now that you have worked together to clear the “debris” from the beach. For those of you who missed the first part in this series a few weeks ago, here is the link to that post.  The […]

Earlier this year I published “In Search of Empowerment” as a way to gain clarity and reframe the context of an experience many of us have felt, the feeling of losing or having no control over our own lives. Additionally, writing this blog was an approach I took in efforts to promote LHA’s first virtual […]

There are plenty of aspects of technological advances that I appreciate. I can video chat with loved ones, we can stay connected with friends and family through social media and I’m only one click away from watching any show or movie I want. While technology has provided a lot of benefits in terms of efficiency, […]

Long term relationships fascinate me. How people stay together for a long time is a mystery to many. This week one of my good childhood friends posted that she has been dating her husband now for 33 years. My husband and I have been together for 25 years. This means that this year I will […]

Whenever one of my clients tells me they feel angry—or, more commonly, acts out anger by raising their voice, using a harsh tone, speaking fast, talking over their partner, rolling their eyes, criticizing, accusing, name-calling—I always ask the same question: “What emotion is underneath the anger?” I am usually met with either confusion or resistance, […]