We help overwhelmed moms / women, anxious kids and teens, and disconnected couples.
As summer winds down and the end of August is upon us, many couples are facing a new reality – -their kids are grown and the last child has left home. Empty nest syndrome occurs with the feelings of grief, sadness and loss when your last (or only) child leaves home. Are you struggling with …
Do you keep a mental tab of all the ways you have given in your relationship? When you focus on what you’ve given, you miss seeing what your partner has contributed to the relationship. This can quickly lead to anger, bitterness, and resentment. If you stop keeping score in your relationship, you may find yourself …
Do you feel as though you are walking on eggshells in your home? Do you think before you speak to avoid yet another confrontation with your husband? Have you ever wondered “Why is my husband so angry”? Living with an angry spouse is stressful. The days can be full of heightened awareness and high levels …
Have you ever had a really bad day and just wanted to vent? Nothing went well, and by the time you got home, you just had to release all of that pent up negative energy to your parter. And what happened? Did he/she try to fix the problem when all you wanted was to just …
It may sound simple, but do you know that it’s important to have fun together for a happy relationship? If you look back at the beginning of your relationship, you may remember having fun – – date nights, movies, dinners, hours of talking, holding hands, and on and on. There was laughing and time spent …
I often talk about self-care. As a therapist, I know how important it is to practice self-care. But I think many people view self-care as a luxury for the single person. When you’re in a relationship, when you have kids, how in the world do you take time for you? I’m here to tell you …
Most of us have heard horror stories about overbearing and overly critical in-laws. Luckily, this doesn’t have to be the case. If you are newly married or if you are looking to strengthen your relationship with your in-laws, there are a few simple tips that can help you create and sustain, a healthy in-law relationship. …
Trust is a belief in truth, reliability and strength. It is built over time, but unfortunately can be lost in a moment. When our trust is broken, it’s a painful betrayal. When we are betrayed by a loved one, it can feel like trauma. It is possible to rebuild trust in a relationship. It takes …
Dealing with infertility is an incredibly stressful time in a couple’s life. Feelings of depression, anxiety, jealousy, and immense sadness are just some of the very typical feelings a woman may experience while she is living with infertility. In a stressful situation like infertility, it’s ok to feel stressed. Focus on the Things you can …
You’ve dreamed of your wedding for so long and now it’s time to actually plan the big day. You thought it would be exciting and romantic making the biggest day of your life a dream come true. But instead of feeling overjoyed with the wedding planning process, you’re left feeling anxious. Add in the fact …