Postpartum depression threatens the mother’s and partner’s health, relationship, friendships and careers, as well as the baby’s welfare. Dealing with issues of day-to-day living becomes a special challenge. With patience and understanding, you can give invaluable...
Often when working with couples, I use EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), alongside other interventions, to aid those dealing with a terminal illness in their relationship. A terminal diagnosis is an incredible stressor that can profoundly affect a relationship. This...
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the most effective trauma treatments available. There is a great deal of research that validates the approach and it is being more widely used by therapists on many different conditions. Erin Staniszeski,...
The term ‘emotional eating’ is pervasive in our current culture. It can also feel very vague! Simply put, emotional eating is defined as eating for reasons other than physical hunger. It’s important to recognize that emotional eating isn’t necessarily a negative...
Does couples therapy for unhappy couples actually work, or is it just another idealistic concept? While couples work is not a quick fix, those who go through the counseling process are often prosperous at rekindling a romantic fire or connection. If you are wondering...