Romantic relationships offer a unique opportunity for our personal growth, although they typically bring some degree of disturbances and challenges. Our interpersonal relations showcase the… Continue reading Entangled People, Entangled Issues
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Breaking the Cycle of Negativity in Your Relationship
Too often, when we encounter challenges and conflict in our primary relationships we tend to spiral down very quickly. When we’re in this down cycle,… Continue reading Breaking the Cycle of Negativity in Your Relationship
Change a Word—Change Your Life
Many years ago, I’d often fall into a recurring disagreement with my former wife. At bedtime I’d frequently find myself saying, “It’s hot in here.”… Continue reading Change a Word—Change Your Life
Getting Unstuck: Overcoming Anxiety and Distress
In any given year approximately 40 million Americans will suffer from a debilitating encounter with anxiety. Over the course of your lifetime, there’s a 25%… Continue reading Getting Unstuck: Overcoming Anxiety and Distress
Breaking Free From the Groove of Old Thought
Those of us old enough to remember vinyl records-notwithstanding their recent comeback-might recall that when there was a scratch on the album, the needle sometimes… Continue reading Breaking Free From the Groove of Old Thought
Rethinking Relationships
One of the primary problems we encounter in our relationships is due to how we envision them. Conventional advice regarding relationships and intimacy often reads like a… Continue reading Rethinking Relationships
Becoming Your Authentic Self
What does it mean for someone to be truly authentic? And how many people do you know actually fit that description? Do you feel that… Continue reading Becoming Your Authentic Self
Our Words Matter
I’ve been struck by how often our words fly by each other without any real sincerity to them. Have you noticed how punctuated and meaningless… Continue reading Our Words Matter
Turning the Tide Of Negativity In Your Relationship
I find it troubling that our inclination toward criticizing one another, particularly in familial or committed partnerships, overwhelms our ability to share approval or praise.… Continue reading Turning the Tide Of Negativity In Your Relationship
Do not measure thyself!
In my work as a psychotherapist I often see individuals who are plagued by a relentless measuring of themselves. These people carry on an internal… Continue reading Do not measure thyself!