Have you ever had thoughts like these? “I’m never going to be successful.” “My boss never respects me.” “My boyfriend never gets how I’m feeling.” “My wife always nags me when I hang out with friends.” Fill in the blank: “________(someone) always _______(negative).” Fill in the blank: “_______(someone) never _______(positive).” When you think someone or […]
What’s Your Love Language?
Today, February 7th, kicks off National Marriage Week, which is a part of an international campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of marriage for couples, families, and communities. National Marriage Week goes through Valentine’s Day, and so I’m taking the opportunity over the next week to give you some tips on building a stronger […]
A Resolution of Impermanence by Elizabeth Brown
A new year has begun. For some, the start of a new year means creating new goals, habits, or resolutions focusing on things like health, love, family, friendship, or finances. I am not one who creates resolutions for the New Year or has specific goals I want accomplished by a certain date or month. I […]
Why I Dislike New Year’s Resolutions by Leslie Gunderson LCMFT
When I told my husband I didn’t have any New Year’s resolutions, he asked, “don’t you believe in self-improvement?” Of course I do, I’m a therapist, but self-improvement does not just happen over night once a year. I know that for myself and for the clients I have helped. I think the idea of setting […]
Faith
So I’ve written a number of posts in my mind as different things happen in the world, but I always stop when I realize those posts are more about what I think about something than meeting your needs as a client or blog reader. As a result: no posts. And so in the spirit of […]
5 Ways to Reach Your Resolution by Jennifer Fang-Pan
Happy 2017 everyone! I felt privileged to witness the many personal and interpersonal goals you achieved in 2016 and I’m sure many of you made some resolutions to reach for even more enriching experiences in this new year. Whether you want to: work on being a better partner, spouse, parent, version of yourself; eat, […]
A Hopeful Holiday Reminder by Elizabeth Brown Licensed Graduate Marriage & Family Therapist
We have entered Holiday season. It is one of my favorite times of the year. Holiday season means new decorations, giving, spending time with my loved ones, and feeling and spreading joy. I am fortunate to be able to embrace and enjoy the Holidays. While reflecting on my excitement for the Holidays, I recognized not […]
Mood Disorder vs. Winter Blues by Leslie Gunderson LCMFT
The days are shorter, it gets dark SO EARLY, and there’s a chill in the air. I love fall, and I love the winter holidays, but winter is rough. It’s common to feel a little down when winter rolls around and many people report that their mood declines in the winter months. But how do […]
Playtime
When was the last time you played? We know sleep and food are essential for our wellbeing, but do we understand just how important play is to our wellbeing, even as adults? My husband and I have been busier than normal as we have been moving apartments and preparing for our first baby on the […]
Back to School
My dad has the same nightmare every fall: he is in a classroom preparing to take a final exam, when he realizes he never attended the class or completed any of the assignments! He is certain he is going to fail. School is in full swing, and it brings some excitement, along with some stressors. […]
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