Managing the Different Parts of Us

Managing the Different Parts of Us

We all face multiple decisions throughout the day: Go for a run, or plop on the couch with popcorn and the remote instead? Eat the leftovers in the fridge, or slide through the In-N-Out drive thru? Order an Americano, or get that Caramel Frappuccino?  And, in those...
After the Affair: The Danger of Not Seeking Therapy

After the Affair: The Danger of Not Seeking Therapy

An affair leaves one person on a rollercoaster, cycling from being too angry to talk one moment to then just wanting to know, WHY?!  And the other person? They likely feel deeply ashamed—filled with self-hatred and regret—as they stand on the precipice of losing...
How to Find a Great Couples Therapist in Roseville

How to Find a Great Couples Therapist in Roseville

We all know that seeing a couples counselor is the way to go when your relationship is rocky. However, there’s more to it than that: all therapists are not created equal, and it’s important to find someone you mesh with—someone you both feel comfortable around, and...
The Difference Between a Therapist and a Life Coach

The Difference Between a Therapist and a Life Coach

There is a colossal difference between a therapist and a life coach, yet it’s easy to still confuse the two. Life coaches are everywhere, promising to help you get out of a rut and grow into the person you were meant to become. As tempting as this sounds, if you’re...
Improve Your Relationship:  Understanding Bids for Connection

Improve Your Relationship: Understanding Bids for Connection

You may be surprised to know that most communication is non-verbal, and when it is verbal, often, it’s indirect: Most people aren’t great at asking for what they want.  This is why understanding a bid for connection is so, so, important.  A bid for what, exactly? You...
Simple Meaningful Mother’s Day Gifts

Simple Meaningful Mother’s Day Gifts

The best Mother’s Day gifts are so exclusive, so unique, that you can’t get them on Amazon or anywhere else.  These cherished items are things that move mothers to tears. And while it may sound like they come with a hefty price tag they don’t—far from it.  The gifts...