Assertiveness: Why Does It Matter, When Others Won’t Change?
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC Counselors spend a fair amount of their time teaching assertiveness skills, because people frequently come in with low self-esteem, feeling…
When You Lose It with Your Kids, the Problem Is Usually Boundaries, Not Anger
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC In the world of perfection parenting that we’re immersed in, many moms are worried they don’t measure up, a major…
Self-Care: Not about Self-Indulgence, but Self-Preservation
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” -Audrey Lorde Self-care is a set of behaviors and habits that an individual engages in to…
Why Netflix Does Not Qualify as Self-Care
I love Netflix. I mean, I LOVE it. Where else can you watch whole seasons of incredible, gripping shows all in one sitting? (It’s not…
Is Codependency Keeping You from Who You Need to Be?
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC Relationships are wonderful, joyous things that give our lives purpose and meaning. When they are going well, that is. When…
Overcoming Resentment
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC “Resentments are like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” You’ve probably heard the adage before, but since…
Healthy People Have Hobbies and Interests
That’s right! Healthy people do have hobbies. It’s really true that if you aren’t spending time investing in yourself, doing things that bring you relaxation…
The Importance of Boundaries in Our Lives
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC Whether you’ve been in therapy or not, you’ve likely heard people talk about boundaries, which are critically important to our…
