Here are the five types of intimacy and tips for how to talk about each type.

Most therapists don’t let you in on their personal lives (for professional boundaries and ethical reasons), but I figure, hey, why not let a therapist tell you a little bit about their own mental health routine?

Parents are not potters who mold their clay children into what they want, but are more like teachers who are responsible for trying their best to teach them certain principles and life skills that will make them successful in life.

Standing on the top of Half Dome in Yosemite’s National Park this past weekend, I felt as though I could see forever. I felt connected with those around me and in awe of the miracle before me.

I would imagine one of the most-asked questions in a person’s life is some variant of “How’re you doing?” or “How’s it going?”

And how do we usually respond? All together now: “Good!”

I am frequently asked these questions: “How do I get my spouse to open up and talk to me?” How do I get my kid to open up?” Psychologist Ken Moses (PhD) developed an acronym to help us remember an important way of being with people that promotes healing and growth. He calls it ENUF.

You may be aware of the current “tidying up” craze hitting America that is Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Maybe you love it, maybe you hate it, maybe you haven’t heard of it. In watching this show, I became exceedingly aware of how this method is, oh so very much, like therapy.

In couples work, I often find that anger is one of those emotions that drives the biggest wedge between a couple. But anger is so misunderstood!

There have been many times in my life where I have struggled with understanding how to proceed after a difficult situation. It was like the old adage, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” was just not working for me. Because of this, I have often found myself wondering how so many people could think or act positively after something that would be horrifying to anyone, while I could not.

My groups and I have had some interesting conversations recently about self-care, specifically when it comes to the holidays. Now there are numerous articles written about staying healthy during the holidays, but I’d like to offer my input about how we can best care for ourselves, and ultimately others (notice the order), especially if you’re someone in active recovery.