Linda Graham, MFT, explores the use of gratitude as a buffer and offers tools to help practice gratitude even in the most difficult of times. Gratitude works its magic – to buffer us from falling into swamps of...
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Linda Graham, MFT
Sex in Marriage and Fear of Intimacy
Richard Nicastro, PhD looks at how a fear of intimacy can get in the way of the quality of the sexual relationship in your marriage. He poses questions for reflection for you and your partner to improve the...
Richard Nicastro, PhD
Mental Illness and Unconditional Love
Tom Smith lost his daughter to mental illness in 2003. He touches on the importance of self-esteem in a society that often compares, continuing to shed light on mental health stigma. Unconditional love...
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Combat Self-Blame with Self-Forgiveness
Dr. Elisha Goldstein, PhD, offers a self-forgiveness practice to help shift our old stories and habit of self-blame. He suggests that if we adopt a “learning mindset,” growth can occur from the inevitable...
Elisha Goldstein, PhD
People Speak on their Revelations about Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a time to take a moment to pause and reflect on gratitude and what it means for you. As research has not fully backed, gratitude holds the power to not only improve happiness levels but strengthen...
Painful Holidays: Three Challenging Situations and How to Manage Them
Holidays mean togetherness for family and friends for many, celebrating your most important relationships, enjoying good food and each other’s companionship. But for some, the holiday period can be a painful for...
Dating Fatigue: Take a Break for a More Positive Mindset
Clinton Power, Australian relationship counselor, looks at the benefits of taking a break from dating to reset your thinking, be self-reflective and ultimately be more open and ready for the kind of relationship you...
Clinton Power
Let’s Take Another Deep Breath
It doesn’t seem that long ago when I wrote a slew of articles to support the many under chronically high levels of stress, worry and preoccupation during the pandemic. A common thread connecting my audience...
Being in a Relationship with an Adult Child of an Alcoholic
Amy Eden, an adult child of alcoholics and writer offers insight into navigating the waters of being in love with an “ACA.” Have you heard the one about the confused man whose girlfriend of a year and a half...
Amy Eden
The Problem with Perfectionism and How to Move Away From It
The need to be perfect, perfectionism, can be a real challenge for people, impacting personal happiness and general well-being. Perfectionistic behavior can also negatively impact relationships. The problem is that...