Don't just ask for the same old thing or this year's hottest item. Get creative with your holiday wish list and find creative ways to improve your relationship at the same time. It's a win-win. What could be more important than making sure you have a solid foundation and working towards creating the most amazing relationship possible? Read here for some ideas.
Read MoreIf you're going through infertility, the holidays will likely be a challenging time. You may not even be aware of your emotions or the potential to be put in uncomfortable and stressful situations over the course of the season. Here I discuss 6 strategies for getting through the holidays, using your support systems, and enjoying your time with your partner.
Read MoreI get asked often if my life and marriage are perfect because I'm a therapist. The short answer is definitely no. In this post I explore more about what it means to have a relationship with a therapist who is human, not perfect, and able to truly understand your pain.
Read MoreMental health professionals are often misunderstood and misrepresented in the media. Recently Jeb Bush's statements about higher education, specifically psychology majors, has led to the #thispsychmajor Twitter and Facebook campaign. In this post, I talk about different ways to enter the psychology field, various issues that therapists and counselors work with, and have quotes from therapist's from around the country explaining how they help people change their lives.
Read MoreIs the fear of failure of judgment holding you back from sharing your struggles with infertility? Do you find that you are isolating yourself and cutting off social relationships? It's National Face your Fears Day, and time to reach out for support in your infertility journey.
Read MoreHave you ever felt like you and your partner were engaged in DEFCON 5 over what new couch to buy? What was that fight really about? And how do you normally argue with your partner? My guess is, it wasn't really about the couch at all.
Read MoreIf you've even gotten into a conversation about infertility with a friend, it can be difficult, awkward, and anxiety provoking. Even though infertility is fairly common, society is ill-equipped to talk openly and in helpful ways. You are well meaning and strive to be a good friend, but unsure of how to navigate the conversation. Here's a quick cheat sheet to help you get started.
Read MoreHave 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.
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MoreAre 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreHave 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?
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreDisney 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.
Read MoreInfertility 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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