Here’s something you’ve said or thought, probably more than once: I’m so glad I’m not a teenager in today’s world—I’m so glad social media wasn’t around when I was a teen! Yet, if you’re a parent of a teen you likely still feel some of what they’re feeling—plus an...
Is self-care selfish? Memorial Day weekend was coming up, and I had three days off to decide what to do. Because I am balancing a job, my counseling practice, a family, and my own self-care needs, this is normally the time to get “a bunch of stuff done.” I...
If you don’t know your partner’s love language, or worse—you know it, but you’re not “speaking” it—you’re missing out. Love is an incredible thing. Understanding and nurturing your partner’s love language is an excellent way to make them feel...
Are you your own worst enemy? Do you do what you shouldn’t and fail to do what you should? Maybe you know you shouldn’t eat certain foods because of a health problem, but you do it anyway. Maybe you know you really need to get an assignment done by the end of the week...
From the Expert Roundup – How to Find the Best Psychotherapist? Secret Unlocked Nancy Ryan, LMFT and Certified Gottman Therapist, was one of the participants in the expert roundup, and her portion of the article is below. Here are some tips to get started with...