Therapists don’t market, right? Well yes and no. Consider the word marketing. In one sense it means to make the noun ‘market’ into a verb ‘marketing.’ Kinda like ‘disrespect’ into ‘you’re disrespecting me.’ So as you consider how you will … Continue reading
Building Compassion and Outreach into Your Private Practice
June 6th, 2013Parenting the Age of Texting: What are the Rules?
June 5th, 2013Helping your child navigate the world of texting and appropriate messaging means only one thing; you’re going to have to learn about the world of texting and appropriate messaging. You have your own rules about your personal style of texting … Continue reading
Getting the most from your therapy sessions
May 7th, 2013Small changes can lead to big results! Coming to therapy is a big decision. Individuals come to therapy for personal, marriage, and family issues. Therapy works because of the relationship between you and your counselor. He or she will help you achieve insight … Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy
May 6th, 2013Why see a therapist? The reasons people choose to see a therapist vary. Therapy can be beneficial for a wide range of problems such as depression, loss, marital strife, parent-child concerns, or emotional distress. Some people need help getting through … Continue reading
Parental Advice for Two Parenting Mistakes and How a Time Management Plan and Time Management Books Ease Conflict
February 28th, 2013Nobody’s perfect. In an age of two working parents, single parent homes, co-parenting, blended families, and just plain normal moms and dads doing the best they can, mistakes will be made. Mistake number one: Too tired to parent. This is … Continue reading
After an Affair: Affair Recovery for Couples After Infidelity has Occurred
February 21st, 2013The tough work after an affair starts with the revelation. Once both the partners are aware of the infidelity and the choice is made to stay married then it’s time to dive into the recovery process. In my experience helping … Continue reading
Drug Abuse Among Teenagers: When Teenagers Drink Alcohol and Use Drugs, and How to Counsel Youth Drinking
February 14th, 2013The pronouns ‘he’ and ‘she’ are alternated for brevity. When parents are struggling with their teen using drugs or alcohol, they may choose therapy as an option. After the initial relief, however, comes the surprise at the amount of work … Continue reading
Managing Anger during Infidelity Recovery: Coping with Anger and Anger Outbursts
February 7th, 2013When couples struggle to survive an affair, they may select treatment as a choice. Initially there is relief because they feel just like the specialist understands their heartache and can sincerely assist them. What may very well surprise them nonetheless, … Continue reading
Depression and Loneliness in the Winter Months: Dealing with Loneliness and How to Avoid a Casual Relationship
January 28th, 2013Winter has come and I can’t help but notice a trend that repeats each year. In the less warm months, many younger people begin feverishly looking for “the one.” There seems to be the hope among single individuals that it … Continue reading
The Life Cycle: from Birth Rituals to Jewish Funerals and other Funeral Traditions
January 21st, 2013Life cycle events between birth and death are specific to families and cultures. What happens on the first day of school? What do families do to celebrate weddings or graduations? These are good questions to ask as you observe the … Continue reading
