Families are created from love and circumstance, not just DNA. People come together with history and experiences that they share with each other. The winter holidays bring with them a need to figure out how to blend rituals into a
Category Archives: Family Therapy
As we sit in the aftermath of the most consequential election of many of our lifetimes, there are some who are celebrating the outcome and some mourning the loss of their candidate(s), as if a beloved family member or friend
It’s an established trope that people in relationships are likely to argue more about money than any other issue. A 2019 study from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville indicated that even couples who are otherwise happy with each other find
There is no doubt that elections bring out the best and worst in people. The hope is that the highest good prevails and that the candidates who have the best interest in the wellbeing of the country get elected all
There are few more monumental and personal decisions than whether or not to become a parent. It is a 24/7 commitment not to be made lightly since it impacts the child, and literally, impacts society on a grander scale.
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Life cycle changes are inevitable and as we age, we need to face some that are not so pleasant. Cognitive decline may clash with cognitive dissonance. Those in the latter chapters of their existence with fewer years ahead of them … Read more
For many, animals are more than pets, they are family members who adopt us as much as we adopt them. They capture our hearts and help us to be better people by modeling loyalty and unconditional love. They are also … Read more
Do you want to live a longer, fuller life? According to assistant professor of Psychology Eric Kim, from the University of British Columbia, and an affiliate researcher at the Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness at Harvard T.H. … Read more
Presidents’ Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. This year (2024), it falls on February 19th. The original intent in 1885 was to honor the birthday of George Washington, the first U.S. President. It was expanded to include … Read more
The $64,000 question for sure. Are we born with a purpose, or do we discover it as we mature and evolve? First, let’s define the word purpose. The Cambridge Dictionary explains that is about taking an action or the … Read more