Having a working partnership does not always come easily. I have learned it takes work to keep a relationship healthy and connected. I deeply believe couples work is something everyone can benefit from. Many couples choose therapy because they’re dealing with a...
Men, and especially fathers in our country, have historically had a limited range of models demonstrating how to be an American man. Men have been taught to be the breadwinner, the provider, the strong and dependable leader of the family. But in today’s day and age,...
When I was growing up, my family had traditions for each and every holiday. Easter morning always started with a search for jellybeans my parents had hidden around the house. Thanksgiving morning involved a rigorous hike (we needed to earn our turkey dinner!). And I...
Believe it or not, this pandemic may actually be an ideal time to pursue Family Therapy. Because therapy is currently teletherapy, scheduling is more flexible. I can also work with family members who live around the state, so location is no longer an issue. So this is...
Missing out on milestones or celebrations is one very difficult aspect of being in quarantine. As humans we depend on these events to pass time in a meaningful way and to break up routine. We will miss many special events during this time of physical isolation. If...
I read Born for Love:Why Empathy is Essential–and Endangered by Maia Szalavitz and Bruce Perry well over three months ago and started writing this review many times but struggled to write something that truly encompasses the power of this book. As it is almost...
