Why accidentally (or intentionally) weaponizing your partner’s love language could be a recipe for heartache. Ah, love languages! The magical keys that unlock the doors to our hearts and, occasionally, to our favorite dessert spots. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I’ve had my…
Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Understanding and Addressing Teen Dating Violence How many of you have teens, or are a teen? I don’t know about you, but I’m terrified of my teens getting their hearts broken, or worse. Statistics show that teen dating violence is getting worse…
Parenting teens can be a challenging task, but with the right approach, it can be incredibly fulfilling. Here are five ways to successfully parent teenagers: Communication: Encourage open and honest communication with your teen. This can be done through regular family meetings, one-on-one conversations, and…
You may be wondering if you should tell your therapist the truth about how you are feeling. If I tell her, will I be hospitalized? Will she believe me? Will he tell my parents and then I’ll be in trouble? The answers to these questions…
We need to fight the DRIFT to mediocrity When we aren’t being intentional, we tend to backslide into doing the bare minimum. Some questions you can ask yourself to be more intentional, whether it’s at work, home, school, Or in your relationships: 1. When do…
