It is not unusual for one partner to feel the need to go see a couples therapist and the other to resist. I get it! My husband and I took the Hold Me Tight Couples Workshop a few years ago and I definitely found myself initially saying, "No, we are fine. We don't need it." Meanwhile, we ended up having...
Read MoreAt the end of our first day of the Couples Workshop, a gentleman made a comment that created a great dialogue with the group. He stated that men process things differently than women and at times that makes it challenging to connect emotionally with their partners. So true!! Both men and women need to acknowledge and accept their differences and...
Read MoreEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has been around since the 1980’s. There have been many research studies on treating symptoms of PTSD, substance abuse, anxiety, phobias, etc. and the lasting effects of EMDR. Research that proves the efficacy of this therapy can be found at emdria.org and emdr.com. When I first heard of EMDR in my graduate program,...
Read More“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” -Albert Einstein When a loved one dies, there seems to be a strange effect on time and energy. For many days or even months; time appears to slow and energy no longer flows. A fog settles in. Everyone else around us seems to be living and...
Read MoreNo one enters a relationship thinking they are going to get divorced or separated. Unfortunately, divorce does occur and can be earth shattering for all involved. As a therapist, I believe that most conflicts can be worked out, whether you are married or divorced. During times of stress it is important to find good healthy social support through friends and...
Read More“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow”. Anonymous Parenting the grieving child has to be one of the most difficult tasks for a mother or father. Both parenting and grieving are life events filled with heartfelt challenges. After a loved one dies, continuing to parent...
Read MoreThe world would be a much better and safer place if we were all born with the knowledge of effective communication, conflict resolution skills and healthy boundaries! But, relationships don’t come with manuals and we are all different. We react differently, we come with different stories and beliefs on people, communication, relationships and life. This leads to conflicts in our...
Read MoreAmericans who are facing varied health problem, such people can purchase drugs online without any problem. Don't pay more than you need to for your prescription drug. On the other hand medications distributed from Internet sales may not be distributed by a local drugstore. The importer or patent of the medication is solely responsible for any risks involved in illegal...
Read MoreSure, there are many variables you perhaps consider about drugs. Whether you already have a prescription from your physician, or need to get medicament prescribed privately, online prescription services offer you more choice with managing medicament. Besides, the buyer can never be sure of a product's authenticity unless he buy the medicament directly from a pharmacy in one of those...
Read MoreHow Do You Repair After an Argument? It’s not unusual for me to ask a couple who is initially coming in for couples therapy in Scottsdale, how do you typically resolve or reconnect after an argument? Often, the couple will look at each other and give a response that they might have a brief follow up talk and then move...
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