An Invisible Burden of the Holidays: The Mental Load
I love Christmas. But in the last couple of years I’ve found myself overly stressed and burdened by the work of the holidays. After some…
How Introverted Are You?
Solitude matters, for some, it’s the air they breathe.—Susan Cain Do you feel drained sometimes after being in a large group of people? Have you…
Yucky Thoughts and What to Do about Them
On long car rides when I was growing up, I would ride with my older brother in the back seat of our four-door sedan. My…
The Power of Unspoken Family Rules
Have you ever been welcomed into someone else’s family? Perhaps you attended a dinner at your friend’s house, traveled with another family for vacation, or…
Why It’s OK to Bah Humbug the Arrival of Fall
“You expected to be sad in the fall. Part of you died each year when the leaves fell from the trees and their branches were…
How Working from Home Might Impact Your Mental Health
Working from home has become common in the past few years. Many people love the flexibility, freedom, and time it gives them in their lives.…
Understanding Anger
When you think of anger, what comes to mind? Do you think of words like conflict, destruction, punishment, impulsiveness, or “seeing red?” Many people have…
Tips for Building a Better Relationship
Truth: Relationships are hard work.Most of us know and have experienced this. As a therapist, I see couples each week that are taking steps toward…
Practicing Mindfulness
Many of us have heard about the benefits of mindfulness…so much so that we can get tired of hearing about it! While we’ve all heard…
Understanding Your Attachment Style
Why am I repeating the same patterns over and over in my relationships? I wish I knew why I get so anxious and jump to…
Managing Your Anxiety by Becoming AWARE
If you’re like most people who experience anxiety, you probably want to learn how to get rid of it… and fast. It’s natural to seek…
Coping with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
“This should be the happiest time of my life! I don’t know what is wrong with me.” “I started crying last night and couldn’t stop.…
