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When You’re Afraid to Love

Author’s of the new book, That Which Doesn’t Kill Us: How One Couple Became Stronger at the Broken Places, Linda Bloom LCSW and Charlie Bloom MSW are well-known relationship experts who have much to share about building a loving and intimate relationship. Married for more than four decades, they recently shared their thoughts about the impact of… Read more »

Is Your Relationship Insecure?

Does it feel like the same unhappy pattern is on repeat in your romantic life? Do you often feel unheard, unseen, and trapped in unproductive, “going nowhere” connections? You’re not alone and you don’t have to go on this way. The truth is you may be caught in a relationship pattern of insecure attachment. In her… Read more »

What to Do About Your Pandemic Depression

What can you do to deal with depression and anxiety during the COVID age? Dr. Gregory Jantz, founder of The Center — A Place of HOPE and author of 40 books on mental health has some ideas for how to help you feel comforted and calm: First, honor your grief. There’s no benefit in not accepting… Read more »

How Not to End Up like Jack from “The Shining”

You’re hearing a lot about your physical health and safety right now. All that is well and good, but as a therapist, I think your mental health is just as important during these trying times. Week one or even two of the lock down most people are going to be fine. The tips I am giving you,… Read more »

The Role of Self-Determination in Romantic Love

Why did you choose your current romantic relationship? Are there specific aims you hope to achieve? Have you ever really considered whether you continue your relationship due to internal motivation or because you feel pressured to do so? Dr. Jeremy Nicholson M.S.W., Ph.D., a professional writer/blogger for Psychology Today, asks readers to explore such questions…. Read more »