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The Art of Being Alone

Are you comfortable being alone? Do you mind going out to eat by yourself or going on a solo shopping trip? How comfortable are you…

Domestic Violence: Let’s Break the Silence

Domestic violence is considered to be a pattern of coercive control that one person exercises over another and can include physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, and…

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…

How “Leaning into Curiosity” Can Help Your Relationships

“We must learn how to lean into our vulnerability, stay curious, and practice courage.” —Brene Brown How many times has this happened in your relationship?…

Couples, Learn to Strengthen Your “Noticing” Muscle

Has your relationship been affected by COVID-19? If so, you aren’t alone. Depending on your situation during this time, your relationship might be affected in…

“I’m Sorry, But…”

“I’m sorry, but…” These three words…well, I hear them way too often in my work as a couples counselor. While they sound harmless on…

The Four Horsemen in Couples: Stopping the Apocalypse

You might be familiar with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the New Testament that symbolize the evils to come at the end of…

Could Your Communication Style Be Improved?

If you sometimes wonder why it’s so hard to get through to others, you’re not alone. Relationships are hard work, and so is communicating effectively.…

Finding Myself, with Russell Brand

By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC Standing in line at Starbucks, I glanced at a guy sitting near the window and did a double-take: Holy cow!…

Forgiveness, Part 1: Forgiving Others

Love and forgiveness is not for the fainthearted.—Meher Baba What is forgiveness? The formal definition of forgive is to stop feeling angry or resentful toward…