"Will I Ever Be Good Enough?" A Relatable Approach to Self-Compassion

Have you heard of self-compassion?  In short, it's a way of understanding the human experience of pain and suffering, knowing that everyone suffers, and being compassion about your own inadequacies or short comings.  For me, I feel like the language of self-compassion can be hard to connect with, but the ideas are so amazing!  Here I break down some of the ideas in a real way that you can embrace. 

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5 Amazingly Simple Ways to Increase Intimacy after Baby - Us plus One: Part 1

You may have noticed that with everything you have to do, daily chores, taking care of your baby, going to work, etc., it's difficult to stay connected to your partner.  If you think about it, there are opportunities all around us to get closer to your partner.  Here I provide 5 simple easy to implement ways to increase intimacy after baby. 

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"When Are You Going to Have a Baby?" How to Start Communicating about Infertility

Are you facing infertility or trouble conceiving?  It can be difficult to explain your situation to family and friends, and inevitably they will be asking you questions about when you're having a baby, or another baby, and when they will become grandparents.  Learn how to begin talking about infertility so that those difficult conversations don't become hurtful and destructive.  You can get the support you need by processing your emotions and communicating your needs clearly. 

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Are you Surviving the Mommy Wars? What a Therapist Says you Need to Know

If you're a parent, you've probably gotten involved in the mommy war in one way or another.  It can be overwhelming, stressful, and cause anxiety or other emotional issues.  I have put together a survival guide based on therapeutic principles.  You are the expert of your own life, can learn mindfulness, have control over your choices and behaviors, and can engage in humor to get through the battlefield and out of the war. 

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Do I Need to Go to Therapy? 5 Signs Counseling is for You

Have you notice changes in your every day life?  Is it difficult to get through normal tasks?  Are your relationships strained?  There are many reasons that people go to therapy.  Don't wait until you are in crisis to get help.  Here are 5 signs that counseling may be for you.  Life is hard, why not get help making it a little easier? 

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Simplifying Sex: Part 1- Why is Sex so Difficult?

I am so pleased to share my first guest blog post.  My peer Maegan Megginson, MA, LPC, LMFT-Associate, is a couple and sex therapist located in central Houston.  We all want to have great sex, but why is it so difficult?  Maegan provides great information and insight into what may be holding you back. 

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Tackling Relationship Conflict from the Inside Out

Disney Pixar's newest movie INSIDE OUT helps give parents and children a tangible way to talk about emotions.  But emotions are difficult for everyone, especially when they interject into our relationships.  Conflict is clouded by uncomfortable and unclear emotions.  Read my post to learn how to tackle your relationship conflict using simple lessons from INSIDE OUT. 

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5 Infertility Myths Busted and the Truths You Need to Know

Infertility is a complex and often misunderstood condition.  Infertility does not discriminate, it spans racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, education, and religious groups and affects approximately 10% of the population.  Chances are you know someone facing infertility, but how much do you know about it?  Here are five common myths about infertility and the truths you may find fascinating. 

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How to Weather the Storm of Infertility Together

Have you ever heard the term "rainbow baby?"  A rainbow baby is a baby that is born after a stormy period (infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, etc.).  This baby, like a rainbow, is an example that a beautiful gift can come out of a dark time.  Infertility is a devastating storm, with one of the most common reactions being isolation.  Move through your journey with your partner by you side, each of you providing support for the other.  Learn how to join forces with your partner to effectively weather the storm of infertility together. 

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4 Reasons Why “Shoulding” Yourself Isn’t Helping You be a Better Parent

Parents are always thinking about how to be a better parent and what they should be doing.  But is shoulding yourself really helping you to be a better parent?  The answer is no and this post explores some of the reasons why shoulding yourself isn't helpful. 

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A Different Way to Think about Improving Your Relationship

How would your relationship be different if a miracle occurred and all your problems were solved?  What things would you notice in your partner and what would they say about you?  Diving into the miracle question can help you open your mind to new possibilities and begin the process of making changes that will improve your relationship. 

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