Losing your dog can feel as profound as losing a loved one. For some, their four-legged companion can be the only family they have. The bond we share with our pets is unique, unconditional, uncomplicated, and part of our daily lives. When that presence is suddenly...
Listen The part of you that reacts faster than you think There’s something that shows up in almost every relationship conflict. It’s not really about the dishes. Or the unanswered text. Or the tone that felt off. Often it’s the younger version of you reacting before...
Listen Have you ever had an argument with your partner that seemed to come out of nowhere? One minute you are talking about weekend plans. The next, one person is in tears and the other is sitting in silence with their arms crossed. Later you look back and wonder,...
When I first meet a couple, one of the things that stands out most is how they are sitting in the waiting room. Before we have even started talking about why they are here, that moment already tells me a lot. When I open my door, if I see two people sitting with...
Listen The conversations I wish couples had before coming to therapy There’s something I hear a lot when couples sit down in therapy. We probably should have done this earlier. That sentence comes up more than you’d expect. It’s not always because something huge...
