Going to couples therapy isn’t always a simple decision. Both people in the relationship need to be on board. Both need to be willing to open up and accept help. If one person is just going through the motions or attending to save face, it’s unlikely the therapy will be [...]
All of us have gotten caught up in the moment of a beautiful movie or TV show. That pivotal scene when the two main characters finally confess their love. Or maybe they fall into each other’s arms. An existing on-screen couple might have the most romantic date you’ve ever seen, [...]
COVID has impacted almost everyone in some way. Maybe you lost your job. Maybe you lost a loved one. You may have even had to deal with the virus, yourself. Already, there have been numerous studies on the effects of the pandemic, and what long-term issues it might cause. There [...]
Let’s face it, everyone experiences burnout at work. Even if you love your job deeply and passionately, there are days when you might think, “I’m over it.” That’s understandable, and something to be completely expected. However, what happens when you are burnt out as the result of competition or ambition? [...]
You’ve hit middle age and taking time to reflect on your life so far. Do you feel that you are connected to a community with a sense of purpose whose actions will benefit future generations? Or have you been more focused on your own interests with no regard to being [...]
The numbers are staggering. According to a National Women’s Law Center study, almost 2.2 million women departed the U.S. workforce between February and October of 2020. Again, the numbers are staggering... Women are angry, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Many have had to choose between working or taking care of their children [...]
When most of us think of post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, it’s usually about significant life events. For instance, the hurricane that your family experienced when you were a child. Or that car accident you had in your 20s. However, it’s possible to experience PTSD from other life events that [...]
Like many people, you might have high expectations for yourself. Perhaps you also take pride in that you hold yourself to high standards. But what happens when you don’t measure up to your own expectations? Do you take these setbacks in stride, or do they become major obstacles that cause [...]
What is love? It's an age-old question that people have been asking for a very long time. It’s been immortalized in art, music, and literature. Yet, even in the 21st century, we still find ourselves still asking the same question. Everyone has their perspective on what love should be. However, [...]
The holiday seasons this year will be like none other in recent memory. Instead of gathering together in-person to celebrate, we are separated. Typically the holidays are meant to be a time of consistency: participating in family traditions, reflecting on the events of the past year, exchanging gifts with others, [...]
