A new year has a way of stirring hope—and honesty. Many of us step into January quietly, hoping we don’t repeat the same struggles from last year. We want progress. Consistency. A sense that we’re moving forward, not just restarting the same cycle with a new calendar.
From a therapeutic perspective, reflection is often far healthier and more effective than jumping straight into resolutions. Reflection allows space to acknowledge what has happened, how it has impacted us, and what we truly need moving forward. Before deciding where you want to go, it’s important to understand where you’ve been.
For many people, the holidays are portrayed as a season of joy, connection, and celebration. In reality, they can also be one of the most emotionally taxing times of the year, especially when your calendar is filled with back-to-back family gatherings, social obligations, and expectations. While spending time with loved ones can be meaningful, too much togetherness, too little rest, and unresolved family dynamics can quickly take a toll on your mental health.
The word “gaslight” is everywhere right now. You see it in movies, on social media, and in coffee shop conversations with friends. Clients often tell me, “My spouse is gaslighting me,” or “My mother-in-law keeps gaslighting me,” but when we slow down and unpack what’s really happening, it’s not always a case of gaslighting. Sometimes … Read more
When someone you love decides to start therapy, it can be both encouraging and intimidating. You care about this person, so you are probably proud of them for taking this huge step and happy to see them prioritizing healing and growth. You may also feel intimidated or uncertain about how to best support your friend … Read more
In the mental health profession, we often talk about setting boundaries—whether in our interpersonal relationships, in how we relate to ourselves, or in the expectations we hold. But before we can set boundaries, we have to understand what they are and why they matter.
In our previous post, “New Year, New Hope: Goal Setting for a Stronger Marriage,” we discussed how setting goals as a couple can breathe new life into your relationship. Now, we’re diving even deeper with additional tips and strategies to help you maintain momentum and create lasting change throughout the year. Let’s explore three more ways to strengthen your bond and keep the spirit of renewal alive in your partnership.
The holidays are often painted as the most wonderful time of the year, filled with joy, laughter, and togetherness. But let’s be honest: they can also bring stress, tension, and uncomfortable moments—especially when navigating family dynamics.
It is not uncommon for me to remind clients during sessions that love is more than an emotion we feel, but also a choice we make daily and an action. Love is an emotion we feel powered by connection. Love is a choice we make each morning when we wake up, and actively throughout the day. Love is the way we show affection to our partner. Love is such a deep concept. I was reading, A Roadmap for Couple Therapy, in some of my downtime, and in chapter 3 the quote above really stuck out to me. Let’s break this down and explore it together, shall we?
Are you someone who likes to hold hands, give or receive hugs, or just be close to people physically? We each have different preferences in how we feel loved. Sometimes we give love differently from how we receive it. When it comes to the love language of physical touch, people can have different views of what this looks like. Many might think of physical touch primarily for intimacy, but it’s much more than that. It’s a great way to show your “nearness,” “I’m thinking of you,” and “I like you.” A simple touch of the hand or even just being close can make your partner feel more safe, secure, and connected to you.
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