Honey, Can You Hear Me? 5 Helpful Tools to Improve Communication
How couples communicate with each other can make or break a marriage. In times of stress and hardship, good communication can make you feel like…
The “Ten Commandments” for Couples
Want to create a happier, more fulfilling relationship? These “ten commandments” can help. Dr. Stan Tatkin, author of Wired for Love and creator of the…
Not Yet a Dad: Coping with Male Infertility
As an infertility counselor, I’ve never had a man come in for counseling by himself to deal with the psychological effects of an infertility…
Infertility and the Intentional Therapist
Scene from an infertility counselor’s office Therapist: I understand from our phone conversation that you are having some stress as you go through infertility treatments….
The 7 Best Blogs About Relationships
Your relationship is in trouble. You need answers fast. You go to the web and google “relationship problems.” Then the overwhelm begins. There is an…
Unhappy Marriage Leads to Heart Disease (especially for women)
A new study of 1,200 married older adults (ages 57-85) has found that people in unhappy marriages, especially women, have a higher risk for heart…
Party-Phobia? The Best Way to Get Rid of Social Anxiety
Beyond Shyness – Do You Have Social Anxiety? You see your friends get out there and meet potential mates, go to parties and mingle, pair…
14 Sources of Stress Relief for Infertility Patients
Infertility stress – Yikes – If you have it, you know how debilitating it can be. Research backs up the notion that it’s one of…
Psychotherapy—What’s Your Personal Stigma About?
Where does the stigma come from? Our societies and cultures send us many negative messages about emotional problems, coloring our perceptions of asking for help,…
What to Expect When You Start Therapy
Okay, you’ve made the call, had a brief chat with the therapist, and set up an appointment. It was really hard to do, especially if…