If you’re like most people, you are doing your best to stay calm during COVID-19 pandemic. But that can feel incredibly difficult at times. When not worrying about friends and loved one’s health, there’s also the conflicting information provided by the media and the economic ramifications of the ...read more
Meditate on These Things
There is a scripture from the newer testament in the Bible that I have come back to over and over throughout my life. It is an encouraging portion of a letter Paul wrote to the people who were following Jesus in Philippi. These folks must have had anxiety a lot like we have anxiety today. And Paul ...read more
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, or EMDR, is a set of standardized protocols that incorporate elements from many different treatment approaches. It has been researched extensively and proven effective for the treatment of trauma.What Issues Can EMDR Treat?EMDR is used to treat ...read more
Thriving in the midst of a Global Pandemic
CAMFT Public Service Announcement: Tips for Reducing Anxiety and Stress During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Global Pandemic. Tip 1: Practice Acceptance A global pandemic is not a usual occurrence. It makes sense that you are feeling uneasy. Allow for your feelings and allow for the reality of ...read more
5 Warning Signs It’s Time to Try Couples Counseling
When you first fell in love, you could never imagine that someday the sound of your partner chewing could make you want to scream. It’s inevitable that once we are out of our honeymoon phase and reality sets in, we realize that all relationships take work and compromise. But while some couples may ...read more
Get Some Sleep! 5 Tips for Busting Through Your Insomnia
If you find yourself struggling to fall or stay asleep, you’re not alone. Insomnia, the chronic inability to get sufficient sleep, is a common problem affecting millions of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2014 study, more than a third of Americans aren’t ...read more
How to Control Your Anger
Someone slides into the parking spot you had your eye on. A coworker takes credit for your work. Your spouse runs up $200 on the credit card without discussing it first. These are things that are apt to make you angry.And that’s okay.Anger is a natural response to many life events. Like other ...read more
Is Social Media Bad for Your Mental Health?
Have you been feeling a bit low lately, but you can’t quite put your finger on why? It may have something to do with your social media habits. According to a recent study, social media use can increase depression and loneliness.For years people have suspected that social media use might have an ...read more
Some thoughts on Attachment Theory
I have spent my life helping people in their relationships with others. The essence of what I do is either help humans improve the relationships they are currently engaged in or help them form better relationships. I believe we are designed to connect and relate with others and this mechanism in us ...read more
Red Flags in Relationships (Overview)
Here are 4 relationship red flags to watch out for. If any of these are a consistent presence in your relationship then find a couples therapist to help you restore and repair them. Another helpful resource is to read The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work by John Gottman. Next week’s ...read more
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