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The Four Most Effective Words in a Marriage

October 14, 2019 by Marty

Learn about each other This week I’d like to draw your attention to one of my favorite blogs that is focused on marriage from the Gottman Institute, but which applies to all our relationships. They write about how in a healthy relationship, the best thing we can develop is a CURIOSITY about ...read more

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Am I depressed or not?

October 9, 2019 by Marty

October: National Depression & Mental Health Screening Month A big part of my work as a mental health clinician is giving assessments to learn more about the state of my clients’ mental health. I realize that having someone else give us an assessment can be triggering because it may bring up ...read more

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Don’t Let the Four Horsemen into Your Relationship!

October 1, 2019 by Marty

I’ve been working with a lot of couples lately. Two of my favorite researchers and clinicians that have done over three decades of amazing research on marriage are Drs. John & Julie Gottman. The Destroyers... Through their research they have determined four areas that can destroy a ...read more

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Check out what Bill Hader says about anxiety

September 22, 2019 by Marty

If you have read some of my previous blogs you will know that I talk about trauma and anxiety a lot. I recently came across this video from Bill Hader, beloved Saturday Night Live comedian and star of Barry on HBO. I really love Bill Hader as a comedian and actor. After seeing this video, I now ...read more

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Just ripped those suckers out!

September 18, 2019 by Marty

When I was younger and growing up in a small Texas town, I often got involved in beautification projects. In Cub Scouts I helped plant trees. In Junior High School I made benches in metal shop that were installed on the school property. I did this because my parents, now in their 80’s, were great ...read more

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3 Ways to Bust Anxiety in Your Life

July 24, 2019 by Marty

Did you know? According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. They go on to say that anxiety affects 18.1% of the population over 18 years old every year and even though anxiety is very treatable, only ...read more

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Change is inevitable, growth is optional

July 19, 2019 by Marty

Have you gone through any big changes in the past 5 years? Past 10 years? Have you switched jobs, moved to a new home or new city or new country? Have you had a health issue that you had to stop everything and focus on? Have you had a shift in a relationship? A transformation in your religious or ...read more

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LMAO – Laugh my arms off?!! ankles?!

July 10, 2019 by Marty

Crack-up, in a good way You know that feeling when you are laughing so hard that your stomach hurts and your face feels twisted into a permanent grin? Maybe tears are running down your face from the absurdity of whatever got you laughing in the first place? That’s the kind of laughter that can ...read more

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Freedom to BE

July 3, 2019 by Marty

As we approach Independence Day, I have been reflecting on how much I love this country, what it was founded upon, and what it stands for today. I know there are plenty of problems we have, but there are so many positives I would rather focus on. What is freedom, really? I believe in the ...read more

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Do you have a mean little voice in your head?

June 20, 2019 by Marty

Happy Father’s Day! Perhaps this holiday brings up amazing memories of your dad but it can also certainly bring up negative memories as well. Father’s Day and Mother’s Day can often be a day of pain for many people. I love both days because I had loving parents and I’m grateful they are both ...read more

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