My three-year-old is super excited about Valentine’s Day — mostly because she knows that there’s going to be a party at preschool and that we’re going to make cupcakes to share with her friends. Tonight as I was getting her ready for bed, she asked me if tomorrow was Valentine’s Day. I told her that […]
Read MoreHappy New Year! I’m thrilled to start off our 2017 blog series by sharing with you some thoughts about a powerful way to use your New Year’s Resolutions for the benefit of your relationship. It’s always so interesting to me to hear my clients talk about their resolutions — many are focused on health, weight, […]
Read MoreWhat happens when you share a bed with the other side? This is the reality for 30 percent of married couples. Here are some tips for brokering a peace deal at home
Read MoreCouple’s Counseling Bethesda, MD Many us of in this day and age have some, shall we say, “perfectionist” tendencies. It’s perfectly normal to feel as though you’re not doing enough in a fast-paced and competitive world. We want to work harder, do better, and of course push our kids to strive for the same things. Of […]
Read MoreCouples Therapy Bethesda, MD One of the most frequent concerns I hear from couples seeking therapy is that they are unable to effectively communicate with their spouse or partner without the conversation devolving into an unproductive argument. Topics that seem neutral suddenly become fraught with tension, and before they know it, one or both partners […]
Read MoreAs July draws to a close, it can be difficult to see past the blazing sun, unbearable humidity, heat waves, and sunscreen as you race from work to soccer practices, swimming lessons, day camp activities, and play dates. Summer obligations can be just as tiring as those during the school year, but with lengthened daylight and […]
Read More1. Going to therapy doesn’t mean your relationship is broken. “It’s not a good sign if we need to go to counseling before we get married!” I hear this phrase a lot in popular culture, and it’s just dead wrong. Premarital counseling is preventative, just like bi-annual dental cleanings and a yearly physical with your […]
Read MoreOne of the most common reasons for couples to come in to couples counseling in Potomac MD is to work on communication. Often one member of a couple will say, “He just doesn’t listen!” or think, “I know she heard me, but did she really understand what I said?” Discussions can turn into misunderstandings that leave both […]
Read MoreThis post is the second in our series on Cognitive Distortions — problematic ways of thinking about relationships that lead to conflict, misunderstanding, and dysfunction. During couples counseling in Potomac MD, I see many of these types of behaviors. Last month I shared some thoughts about personalization, and this month I want to talk a little […]
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