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First Tip: Choosing a therapist

1.  Pay attention to how you feel when speaking on the phone with the therapist.  Do you feel comfortable?  Does your gut reaction tell you that this is a therapist that you will feel comfortable

Are You Still Interested in Your Partner?

Why is it important to practice curiosity, even when we think we have our partners pegged? In Psychology Today, guest author Nancy Colier, LCSW, Rev. shared her thoughts on maintaining interest in your relationship. Essentially, curiosity is what keeps you attuned to your partner at the beginning of your relationship. Then, you were present and… Read more »

Are You In Love or Enmeshed?

It feels like love. It looks like love. Yet, that tight bond with your partner may not be what you think it is. Especially if you lose yourself in order to maintain it. An enmeshed relationship is one that blurs the lines of identity and growth. It’s important that you take a good look at… Read more »

You’ve been dumped, now what?

But Bargaining is the stage that you have to watch out for. What is Bargaining? It is that the pain is so bad and you want your ex in your life so much you “bargain” away.

Don’t Dismiss These Disturbing Relationship Red Flags

How can you tell the difference between temporary trouble and a chronically unhealthy relationship? To start, it’s important that you gain some perspective. It’s helpful to see a counselor for an objective, unbiased point of view. However, you can also take time to reflect and contemplate the following points as well. 1. Your Unhappy Times… Read more »