“Ride the wave” is a surfing phrase we’ve all heard. People say this when they’re encouraging someone to lean into whatever is happening, especially when it’s difficult. In life, we have plenty of waves that come our way, and there is an art to learning when and how to ride those waves. The art of […]
Contempt in Relationships: A Silent Killer Impacting Love and Health
Love, in its beautiful complexity, often brings immense joy and fulfillment to our lives. Yet, as research reveals, certain expressions of love can lead to unforeseen consequences—ones that not only affect the quality of relationships but also impact our health and longevity. Understanding Contempt’s Impact Renowned psychologist Dr. John Gottman extensively studied relationship dynamics that […]
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 […]
10 Things Your Therapist Hopes You Learned During a COVID Centered Year (Part 1)
The past year has been filled with lots of ups and downs and certainly quite a few twists and turns. Most people can reflect back to more than one conversation about how we would be transitioning to a virtual work environment “for just a couple of weeks, to help flatten the curve.” Well, here we […]