Therapy is a journey of self-discovery and healing.  At its core, it's about understanding your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to create positive change. Honesty is the compass guiding you through this intricate process. When you’re open and truthful with your...

Let's face it: relationships can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster.  One minute you're soaring high, the next you're plummeting down. A big part of keeping things on an even keel is how we interpret our partner's words and actions. Assuming positive intent can be a...

It's a common complaint: women often feel unheard, while men feel confused. One root of this misunderstanding lies in the way men and women tend to communicate. Women often use indirect communication, hinting or suggesting rather than stating outright. This can be...

Dating can be an exhilarating adventure, filled with the promise of new connections and exciting possibilities.  But for many of us, it can also be a minefield of anxiety, self-doubt, and uncertainty. It’s like riding a rollercoaster – one moment you’re soaring high...

Existential dread, also known as existential anxiety or existential anguish, is a profound and often overwhelming sense of apprehension or dread about the meaning, purpose, and significance of life. This form of anxiety is deeply rooted in philosophical concerns about...

We’ve all been there.  You accidentally hurt someone’s feelings, made a mistake at work, or maybe just didn't follow through on something you promised. It’s easy to feel embarrassed, defensive, or even overwhelmed in those moments.  But what if instead of dwelling on...

Do you ever walk away from an argument and feel completely baffled or so angry you can’t think straight? This is a likely sign you were in an argument with extremely poor communication. Here are 8 tips to change your relationships for the better.As mentioned in the...

Clear communication starts with knowing yourself: your needs, wants, and boundaries. Here are 6 tips with examples of how to create clearer communication so others will understand you. In the last blog named Active Listening and Mindfully Engaging, I spoke about how...

Listening can seem so simple, but people make so many mistakes. Here are 3 key areas of how to shift into more effective communication. Listening in communication is the most basic of skills and it is the most powerful. We all know how to “listen”, but we sometimes...

Here are 5 tips on how to communicate more effectively with your loved ones and 3 things NOT to do! THINGS TO TRY: START WITH CONSENT "I need to talk about _____, when would be a good time for us to do that?" By saying it this way, you're expressing your needs while...