I hope you can help me with this. I think my wife is depressed but she refuses to admit it or see anyone about it. She’s always in a terrible mood, has been sleeping way too much, is sharp with the kids and...
Category - Relationships
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Practicing Empathy with your Partner in an Argument
Most simply stated, empathy is the ability to put oneself in another’s shoes – and also the willingness to respond to the person’s needs. It’s one of the most important components of a happy...
Ask Lisa: Trouble Letting Her Go
The girl that I had been dating ended our relationship saying that she was in panic mode. We had a very good thing going for several months. She said that she realized that she loved me but could not commit because it...
How to Heal from Infidelity
Infidelity is one of the most challenging issues a couple can face. The depth of pain experienced by the partner who was cheated on can be excruciating. For those who are not able to move past this transgression, it can...
How to Manage Difficult Emotions in Your Relationship
Did you know that mindfulness can be a powerful tool in your relationships? Consider for a moment the last time you were significantly emotionally triggered by someone. You may have been really angry, frustrated, sad or...
Friendships and Your Emotional Health
Because emotional health and relationship health are so intertwined it’s important to take stock of who you’re surrounding yourself with. Aside from your intimate partnerships, who are your friends? Are...
Singlehood: How to Prepare and be Ready for Your Next Relationship
Being single is not a pause in your life; it’s an active, formative chapter where you get to understand yourself without compromise or distraction. It’s where you learn your patterns, your preferences, healthy...
Jennine Estes, MFT
Ask Lisa: I Ruined my Relationship out of Fear
My boyfriend and I recently broke up. I realized it’s because I fought him constantly for petty things because of issues that I’ve realized stemmed from my past. And every time I fought him I’ve...
Couples Assessment: How Strong is Your Relationship Foundation?
In my couples therapy work, I look at couples through the lens of their relationship foundation – that is, the relationship’s ability to stand strong in the face of the things that life throws out, be it normal...
Couples Counseling: How do you Make Relationship Changes Last?
Couples counseling can be so helpful to get people back on track when they’ve veered off course in their relationships. As much good work can be accomplished in the process, an important question remains:...
