In the journey of any relationship, conflict is inevitable. Whether it's a romantic partnership, a friendship, or a family connection, disagreements and misunderstandings will happen. The key to maintaining a healthy and thriving relationship isn't avoiding conflict...
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Childhood Emotional Neglect Part 3: Healing Emotional Neglect to be a Better Parent, Partner, and Person
**This blog is a continuation of my previous post "Childhood Emotional Neglect Part 2: 5 Ways in Which Childhood Emotional Neglect Still Hurts Us". If you haven’t read part two, double back and read it here before moving forward with this entry. If my last two...
Meeting Your Therapist Match: Tips for Starting a Successful Therapy Journey
In successful therapy, you probably haven’t heard someone say, “I hate my therapist, but the therapy works.” I certainly haven’t. Usually, when I hear or read comments to the effect of “I disliked my therapist,” the story ends with the client having left therapy. At...
Supporting Young Children During Divorce
In my work in the family counseling setting, I have learned some valuable tips in helping children navigate divorce. Sharing the news with children is never easy. Most parents have shared with me that it is one of the most difficult days of their lives. I often meet...