Intensive Marriage Therapy
Who has the Type A personality in your home? Is it you? Your spouse? One of your kids? People with Type A personalities often get a bad rap. That’s because people with Type A personalities are generally more competitive and task oriented. They are driven by schedules and productivity. Sitting around waiting for other people makes them crazy!
While there are many advantages to Type A behaviors, there are also physical risks. Continue Reading
Did you know that willpower is a finite resource? It’s true. There comes a point when you can’t just keep telling yourself to keep on.
I was reminded of that this week as the stress level at our house continues to mount with our upcoming move. I found myself frequently reaching for my favorite chocolates. (They really are AMAZING if you need an unhealthy way to help you manage your own stress.)
That’s because I am using my willpower for other things. Such as not yelling at my kids when they interrupt me while I’m on the phone. Or not completely losing it when my husband tells me he is on call again. Or not getting angry at my son’s teacher when something isn’t handled the way I would have liked. All my willpower is being diverted to other emotionally draining situations that when a chocolate covered caramel sounds good, I decide I should probably eat three.Continue Reading
Did you know you can improve the way you feel just by changing the way you talk about your circumstances?
Consider the following examples from my own life:
We raised four children on a tiny income. We never had enough money for the extra things we would have liked to do. We couldn’t afford flights home to be with family for the holidays. We drove extremely old cars, shopped at thrift and consignment stores for our children’s needs, and used coupons whenever we could. My husband routinely worked 100+ hours a week, so we never saw each other. He worked most holidays and weekends, so we never celebrated Christmas on the 25th or birthdays on their actual days. Essentially I was a single parent. It was lonely, depressing, and overwhelming.
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During medical training we learned to live simply. We focused our priorities on the things that mattered most to us, and learned that happiness does not come from material possessions. Because we didn’t have much, we developed a deep appreciation for the things we did have. While we often didn’t have money to fly home for the holidays, we created our own family traditions. Some of our Continue Reading
Every week I receive several emails asking if I provide online therapy.
There are many reasons why online therapy is a good idea.
It can be scary to come to therapy for the first time. Many people are unsure of what to expect and even how the process of therapy works. In this quick video, I’ll give you some basics of what to expect in therapy for the first time.
In a recent interview with Mashable, I talk about many of the challenges that busy families and couples face. Finding work-life balance is necessary for both family harmony and job satisfaction. Demanding careers often lead to burnout if steps are not taken early on to avoid it.
