Not only does depression impact your life personally, but it can also have a tremendous impact on your relationships. Those who you are closest to usually are the ones who receive the biggest blow. It is common to ask ourselves, “Why do I hurt the…
In my practice, I have worked with several individuals and couples who have been impacted by the influence of pornography. Some people may believe that it is “no big deal,” that it is “normal” for men or even women to view pornography and that it…
I have been thinking a lot about empathy the past few days. Brene Brown, a notable author and researcher on shame, talks about how empathy is the antidote to shame, one of the most dangerous and self-destructive forces in how we see ourselves. Empathy is…
I found this article in Huffington Post where marriage and family therapists provided some of their most common advice to help couples strengthen their relationship, when they were feeling they had “lost that lovin’ feeling.” In reading their advice, I agree with what they have…
Infertility is more common than most of us think. In fact, 1 out of every 6 couples, according to this CNN Health article, experiences infertility issues. With these statistics, you or someone you know will experience some form of infertility. This article provides a…
Huffington Post share some reasons why men often leave their marriages. In my experience as a marriage therapist, I can validate that it is true that most of these issues are problems I see in couples therapy and are reasons why men become unhappy in their…