I was first introduced to the term “ambiguous loss” in my Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program. When I learned about this theory, things started to click in my mind, and it has become an integral part of my work around grief and loss. When many of us think...
An Introduction To Brainspotting Brainspotting is a rapid, effective therapy that works with trauma as well as a wide range of other issues. It is one of a few types of newer therapies focusing on the brain-body connection, including Somatic Experiencing and EMDR (Eye...
A few years back, my family started a yearly GoogleDoc to share our Christmas wish lists. We each add some items we’d like, and family members then send texts and emails claiming what they intend to purchase. I come from a family that likes to plan and get a head...
The divorce rate has been on a slow decline for the past few years. While that may sound like good news, 39% of marriages still end in divorce. If you think your marriage is quickly heading towards a separation, you may not know how to fix it or if fixing it is even...
In today’s world, it’s not uncommon for people to visit a therapist at some point. In fact, it’s advisable to schedule an appointment at least once. In particular, be willing to do so when times get tough for you. After all, you deserve to make the...
The U.S. divorce rate has gone down in recent years. But that certainly doesn’t mean that every married couple out there is happy right now. One study suggested that about 60% of people are in unhappy relationships. Another revealed that about 40% of people have...
