Setting Better Boundaries in our Personal Relationships
There are a few unspoken rules when it comes to life. They are unspoken because we dislike talking about hard things as humans. Often, the harder it is to talk about something, the more important it is to talk about it. While boundaries are vital components of a healthy relationship, sometimes setting a boundary can […]
Dealing with the Emotions and Logistics of Divorce
Divorce is common in our society. More relationships are ending in divorce than ever before as the stigma surrounding it lessens. There are many reasons relationships and marriages don’t work out, including infidelity, life transitions, diverging life goals and distance. Many relationships struggle for years with both partners feeling disconnected. There are few things more […]
Maintaining Emotional Health in Uncertain Times
People thrive on routine. Feelings of certainty and knowing what will come next brings comfort. It feels safe and enables us to flourish. Having a set routine allows people to relax, because they can anticipate what is coming. Employees who feel secure in their workspace perform better and with more consistency than employees who feel […]
Talking About Sex and Sexual Dysfunction with your Partner
Both men and women deal with sexual dysfunction. More than half of all people will face some form of sexual dysfunction over their lifetime. The chances are your relationship is going to encounter the challenge of sexual dysfunction. Common sexual dysfunctions include: Even when things are physically working for both you and your partner, desire […]
Is Family Therapy Right for You?
Therapy has become more and more mainstream in recent years. Mental health is talked about on the news, and movies often feature therapists and counselors. Therapy is no longer a taboo topic. However, therapy can still be an intimidating concept, and there are many barriers to finding the right treatment. Deciding what kind of therapy […]
Why Do Couples Keep Having the Same Fights?
It may feel like the 1993 movie Groundhog Day where the main character keeps reliving the same day, but this is real life. Many couples find themselves repeating fights over and over again. It can feel like clockwork for some, but for others it can seem to come out of nowhere. Feeling like you can’t […]
When Someone You Love has an Addiction
Humans are creatures of habit. We like our routines, schedules, and familiarity. We enjoy checking things off to-do lists and we find comfort in knowing what is coming next. Most of us have life plans and a general idea of what it should look like, including education, career and family. When our life direction gets […]