A neighbor once told me that he often dresses, ties his shoelaces, drags his toothbrush around, starts the car, drives down the parkway, and arrives at his office without much mental effort;... Read more »
Pain and suffering are some of the most common reasons patients seek out doctors. These patients seek answers about the causes of pain and they seek relief. Pain and suffering are not... Read more »
Before turning to the Three Wisest Men, this post continues my ongoing exploration of how Hallmark films illuminate real psychology concepts in family dynamics. In earlier posts, I’ve shown how holiday movies—though... Read more »
The moment you realize you really like someone new can feel like a rush—a mix of excitement, hope, and anxiety. Unfortunately, for many, this is also the moment they start to over-invest... Read more »
When relationships become challenging, we want to understand what’s going on. We look for causes. And most of the time, we become convinced that our loved ones are to blame. We find... Read more »
According to Matthew Hussey, renowned dating coach and relationship expert, your feelings of discomfort are absolutely valid and should be explored. These situations are highly subjective, but your priority must be communicating... Read more »
“I think I’m in love…,” my client says, referring to her newly discovered relationship with ChatGPT. “I’ve never felt so seen, so understood.” This particular person has been in a secure, nurturing... Read more »
According to relationship expert Esther Perel, the very language intended to help couples—psychological jargon, or “therapy-speak” – can become a powerful destroyer of intimacy. You’ve likely experienced the frustration: trying to solve... Read more »
Each year during November, we celebrate National Adoption Month. We honor the families built through adoption and acknowledge the thousands of children still waiting for permanency or reunification. Yet behind the celebrations... Read more »
The shutdown ritual is a brief, intentional set of tasks, usually 5 to 15 minutes, performed at the end of your workday to ensure all incomplete items are captured and planned for.... Read more »