How Developmental Trauma Sets up the Brain for a Future of Mental Illness
The stress response begins in the brain. When an individual confronts a perceived threat of danger, the sensory organs (eyes, ears, etc.), send this information to both the amygdala, an [...]
Four Quick and Easy Ways to De-stress
Anxiety is common, and everyone experiences anxiety. However, when anxiety disrupts your normal day to day functioning and interferes with your lifestyle it can be draining, frustrating and limits the [...]
How To Argue Without Damaging Your Relationship
All couples fight. It is a natural part of any relationship. You are, after all, sharing a life, a home, responsibilities, children, pets, finances, etc. But, there are unhealthy and [...]
How To Get Over A Breakup
Frank Sinatra definitely had the right idea when he sang “Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again..” Easier said than done though. Especially when you feel [...]
How to Restore Intimacy in Your Relationship
Are you among the 40 million Americans stuck in a low sex or no sex relationship? Did you know that: 20% of married couples have a no-sex relationship. An additional [...]
3 Steps To Having Your Best Date Ever
Life can be exhausting, especially if you have children, a demanding career, and the myriad other responsibilities that come with being an adult. These stressors can lure you away from [...]
The 7 Phases of Online Marriage Counseling and What to Expect
According to research, "50 percent of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce or separation. Researchers estimate that 41 percent of all marriages end in divorce, 60 [...]
How to Overcome Jealousy in Your Relationship
It is normal to feel jealous from time to time. It is part of being human. But, if you don’t keep those feelings in check they can turn toxic—often leading [...]
Tips For Overcoming Challenges As A Stepparent
Parenting with your spouse or partner is hard no matter who you are but co-parenting in a blended family has a whole other variety of challenges. And, with nearly half [...]
How to End Pandemic Fights With Your Partner
This article in the New York Times by Stephen Marche on "How to End Pandemic Fights With Your Partner" talks about how Covid-19 is likely to continue to bring more marital [...]
Surviving Covid Together Even When You and Your Partner Don’t Agree
The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has sparked a variety of emotions in people and in turn a lot of challenges for couples. What do you do if your partner isn’t as [...]
Control Your Anger: How Hurtful Words Can Damage Your Relationship
It’s not uncommon for someone to say cruel words to their partner during a heated argument. Often, they may not mean it but it’s hard to control anger when you [...]