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10 Conversations Every Couple Should Have Before Getting Married
You know how your partner takes their coffee. You know which show they'll agree to watch when neither of you can decide. You probably know which side of the bed they'll claim at every hotel for the...
When Someone Else’s Trauma Brings Your Own Back
If you are feeling triggered by the news and what happened to the brave young woman at Cornell, please know this: It wasn’t her fault.It wasn’t your fault. She is worthy of respect, kindness, and...
Why Do I Feel Behind Everyone Else in My 20s?
You graduated from college. You did what you were supposed to do. So why doesn't it feel like your life has started yet? For most of childhood and adolescence, there is a pretty clear roadmap. You...
Do I Have Trauma Even If Nothing “Major” Happened?
When people hear the word trauma, they often think about catastrophic events: abuse, violence, a serious accident, combat, a natural disaster, or the sudden loss of someone they love. And sometimes...
Night Owl or Early Bird? Finding Therapy That Works With Your Schedule
For many people, one of the hardest parts of starting therapy has nothing to do with therapy itself. It’s finding the time. Traditional therapy appointments often fall during the same hours when...
Why Premarital Counseling Reduces Divorce Risk
Getting married is one of the biggest commitments we make in our lives. Yet couples often spend more time planning the wedding than preparing for the marriage itself. There are venues to tour, guest...
Attachment Anxiety vs. Relationship Problems: How Do You Know the Difference?
"Am I anxious because this relationship isn't right…or am I bringing anxiety into an otherwise healthy relationship?" If you've ever asked yourself this question, you're not alone. Many people come...
The South Bay Professional’s Guide to Recovering from Burnout
You're exhausted. Not the kind of tired that disappears after a good night's sleep. The kind where even the things you used to enjoy feel like one more item on your to-do list. You answer emails...
Why Adults Need Play, Too: The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Having Fun
When people think about improving their mental health, they often think of therapy, meditation, exercise, or better sleep. Rarely do they think of play. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood,...
Do Healthy Couples Need Premarital Counseling?
"We're not having problems. Do we really need premarital counseling?" It's one of the most common questions I hear from engaged couples. And my answer is almost always the same: Healthy couples are...
High-Functioning Anxiety: When Everything Looks Fine but Feels Hard
From the outside, it looks like you have it all together. You’re productive. Responsible. Reliable. You show up, follow through, and get things done.People may even describe you as successful. But...
Understanding Grief: What It Is and How to Move Through Loss
Grief is one of the most deeply human experiences we can have. At its core, grief is the emotional response to loss. When most people think of grief, they think about the death of someone they love....
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