by Allison Kalivas | May 23, 2024 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Breaking Bad Habits, Demystifying Therapy, Healthy Relationships
Raising your emotional intelligence (EI) is like upgrading your relationship’s operating system to the latest version—it can significantly enhance its smooth running. Now, let’s explore how heightened emotional intelligence can make Cupid’s job much...
by Allison Kalivas | May 21, 2024 | Allison Kalivas, Breaking Bad Habits, Demystifying Therapy, Healthy Relationships
Emotional intelligence (EI) is like having a Swiss Army knife when stranded in the emotional wilderness. It’s that all-in-one tool that helps you navigate the ups and downs of daily life, interact smoothly with others, and essentially, keep from eating your...
by Joey Tadie | May 3, 2024 | Breaking Bad Habits, Healthy Relationships, Joey Tadie, Self Care
Once, two lumberjacks were tasked with chopping wood for ten hours every day. One lumberjack chopped constantly throughout the ten hours and never paused or took a break. The other lumberjack chopped wood for nine hours, but every day, he also took one hour off in the...
by Allison Kalivas | Dec 7, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Anxiety & Depression, Breaking Bad Habits, Demystifying Therapy, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships
One of the most effective ways to appropriately manage holiday stress is through clear communication and setting boundaries. This can be challenging, especially when dealing with family members who may not understand or respect your needs. Here are three fundamental...
by Allison Kalivas | Dec 7, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Breaking Bad Habits, Demystifying Therapy, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships
Welcome to the holiday season, that magical time of year when twinkling lights and festive songs somehow coincide with the urge to hide under the nearest table at family gatherings. Before you start practicing your ‘I’m just here for the pie’ face in...
by Allison Kalivas | Jan 24, 2023 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Breaking Bad Habits, Healthy Relationships
As a couples therapist, I often hear a question from my clients: “What are some ways to rekindle the spark we used to have?” This is quite common. As a relationship deepens and builds over time, couples often find themselves in a spot where they may feel like...
