Betrayal is a common topic of conversation in therapy because it is a deeply personal and often hurtful experience. Betrayal strips us from our power; yet, betrayal is part of most people’s lives. We both betray and are betrayed by others. The worst betrayals are the double ones–those that involve not only secrecy and lies […]
Read MoreI was rereading my seasonal blog post from this time last year to prepare for writing this, and I think a lot of the points still hold up: please check it out if you, like myself, are one of the many who find that trying to make the holidays 100 percent happy ends up making […]
Read MoreFootball season is in full swing and, even though rooting for DC dooms me to disappointment every year, it is one of my favorite sports to watch. Effective football strategy often reveals intrapsychic and interpersonal insight which is just as applicable off the field. One of the best examples of this insight is in the […]
Read MoreAs complex beings, our cognitions, emotions, and perceptions stem from multiple sources. Our views of ourselves, how we see others, and our individual thought processes are based on experiences (to give us affirmations or challenge our way of thinking), how we were taught to process emotions (most of which is taught during childhood development), and […]
Read MoreThis month we have been seeing lots of premarital couples. These couples remind me of the excitement of planning a wedding and how much in love engaged couples are. It is heartwarming to see loving couples preparing for the wedding part of their marriage. The premarital assessment we use includesa personality inventory, and one of […]
Read MoreThere is almost no problem I encounter in therapy that is not at least somewhat connected to self-talk—and the right modification in self-talk can help with almost every interpersonal and intrapsychic problem imaginable. Self-talk comprises all the words and phrases and statements we say to ourselves that other people do not hear. Whether you are […]
Read MoreConflict and disagreements are inevitable occurrences in intimate relationships. While they are often viewed as problematic, it is important to note that they can actually serve as important fodder for growth and development for both partners individually and for the relationship as a whole. This only happens, however, when undertones of love and respect remain […]
Read MoreWhen my daughter was four, we got a pair of cute Minnie Mouse sunglasses in one of the Disney parks. Ten seconds later–I kid you not–she had lost them. We had crying, disappointment and lots of frustration. I love Disney but it is notorious for being a place where things get lost. As an example, […]
Read MoreIt seems as though with each passing year, the world gets busier and busier. New apps abound, “fresh” TV content is always available, and then there’s the crazy-making political landscape, which can be wholly consuming. This is all in addition to the nuances of daily life, which might include work and/or school obligations, meal preparation, […]
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