Whether it’s a funeral, crisis, divorce, breakup, sick family member, or another difficult life moment, knowing how to respond to someone who needs you can be difficult. Don’t beat yourself up for not knowing; try one of the following phrases to support a person close to you.
Moving on From Disappointment
As humans in our busy and ever-changing world, we are constantly experiencing the ups and downs of life. Recently, I have seen many people in my office dealing with life’s disappointments. We can and do experience disappointment to varying degrees. From being heartbroken that a marriage that once worked is no longer functioning, to not […]
Recovering from the Disney Princess-Pipeline Effect: Challenging Unhealthy Romanticized Narratives of Love
As a couple’s and family therapist who works with individuals, adults, and couples on their relationships with themselves and others, love is a word that comes up a lot. I have a lot of training and experience with supporting clients in re-discovering love for themselves and others, and love is still a tricky concept to […]
10 Things Your Therapist Hopes You Learned During a COVID Centered Year (Part 2)
This month marks the one year anniversary of “let’s all stay home for two weeks help to flatten curve.” I certainly don’t say that to minimize the importance of doing so but I doubt many people predicted the 12 months that followed. It’s been an interesting ride (similar to being stuck on a malfunctioning roller […]