Before deciding to become parents, couples may discuss how they hope to raise their children: what they value, their thoughts on how much screen time to allow, or what traditions they want to pass on to the next generation. They may discuss the number of children they hope to have.
Read MoreRecently, vulnerability has gotten a lot of coverage in the media due to Brené Brown's research and popularity. Her books, Tedtalks, and Super Soul Sunday interview, have brought a very important conversation about the power of vulnerability (and of shame) on our ability to connect.
Read MoreHuman beings are wired for connection. Again and again, research shows that the more quality relationships you have in your life, the more you are safeguarded against mental health issues like depression, stress, low self esteem, and anxiety.
Read MoreThrough my work with couples, I have found that there are particular behaviors that are especially harmful in relationships. The most harmful of the behaviors is a sense of disrespect towards your partner. Many times, I find that people don't recognize that their behaviors are disrespectful towards their partner.
Read MoreI worked abroad in an orphanage teaching English and upon my return completed my degree in organizational development and teaching. However, I recognized that I much preferred developing one-on-one relationships with my students and their families and that teaching and managing a group of children was a talent I did not have.
Read MoreAfter undergrad, I started out in Boston as a Preschool Teacher. I adored working with the children, although teaching did not seem to fit my developing interests. I thoroughly enjoyed connecting with the families, engaging with them outside of the classroom whenever possible, and getting to know their diverse cultural backgrounds & experiences.
Read MoreFrom as young as I can remember I wanted to be a therapist. My mom and my grandmother are also therapists and I had a general idea of how rewarding this work can be. Instead of playing school or house as a young child I was playing therapist and client!
Read MoreI’ve wanted to be a therapist my entire life. I honestly can’t remember a time when I thought about doing anything else. My parents love to tell stories about how, even as a little girl, I would pull up a chair when they argued and explain to them what they needed to do to solve their conflicts.
Read MoreI believe the best time to seek counseling is when you begin to realize that you’re feeling unsatisfied, stuck or confused in regards to your relationships. We all experience periods when we may feel unhappy, lonely, anxious or distressed. This is what it means to be human!
Read MoreIt’s easy to fall into the trap of cliched New Year’s resolutions: lose weight, save more, drink less, exercise, get rid of the 748,923 New Yorkers collecting dust under your coffee table that you swore you would read before you made last year’s resolution. I want to offer you an alternative.
Read MoreDivorce is an extremely stressful period for many couples. It can be drawn out in litigation, with lawyers encouraging each of their clients to run the other through the ringer to get the best settlement. In the end, the emotions that arise post-divorce; the fear, the uncertainty, and the anxiety, can be crippling for both parties.
Read MoreDr. John Gottman's research found that a pivotal part of a healthy and long lasting relationship is a couple's sense of shared meaning: an explicit and implicit commitment to the relationship and believing your partner is there to support and understand your life dreams and goals (these life dreams and goals include an understanding of the relationship).
Read MoreThe term seems to show up almost everywhere we look! So… is it really worth all the hype? In my opinion – the short answer is Yes! Mindfulness can be a simple, effective practice in reducing stress, managing emotional regulation/moods, improving focus, and even in helping with relationship interactions.
Read MoreHere is what I remember about her:
She ate salami, watched baseball on tv and swore fluently. She visited infrequently, even though she lived less than 30 miles away, and when she did come over, our house seemed to stiffen its spine.
When I conjure her image, I am not in the scene.
Read MoreThis blog is bound to contain a lot of material you probably have found in other mommy blogs: Tales of extreme fatigue, piles of laundry, leaky boobs, spasmodic tears, weight gain, baby blues, hormonal rages. If the subjects are familiar, however, it is because these maternal miseries are so universal. My hope is that by sharing my experience, some of you will find comfort in knowing that there are others out there who are muddling through this adventure and at times, feeling just as overwhelmed.
Read MoreWhile looking for a therapist, you may have noticed the "alphabet soup" that comes after each therapist's name. You're probably wondering what all of those letters mean. It may feel overwhelming to make sense of the many different professional backgrounds and credentials.
Read MoreWhat if I told you that you could reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, make better lifestyle choices, increase motivation and improve interpersonal relationships all with one activity? Sounds like a seedy infomercial, right?
Read MoreDuring relationship expert John Gottman's research he has found 4 behaviors that failing marriages exhibit: criticism, stonewalling, defensiveness, and contempt. Gottman titled these behaviors the "4 Horseman of the Apocolypse" as they often signal that the end of the relationship is near if things do not change.
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