True heart ache… what is more painful? And the heavy toll it takes on your emotional self seems never ending!  Sometimes it feels like being in a vicious ... Read more

  Were you ever told as a kid to stop crying? Maybe you've heard someone say to a child, “Stop that crying! It doesn't do you any good” or “Stop ... Read more

  ARE you highly critical of yourself? DO you set unrealistic standards for yourself and others? DO you have a fear of failure? These are some of the behaviors of ... Read more

We are continuing to dig into the four most toxic behaviors in a marital relationship, called the Four Horsemen. The Four Horsemen is a metaphor used by Dr. John Gottman ... Read more

Did you know the eye rolling can be a predictor of divorce? Yes, it’s true! Eye rolling and other demeaning facial expressions between spouses can be an indicator of a ... Read more

Subtle Distraction, Big Impact!   An individual survey study revealed that couples who do not use social media are 11% happier in their marriages than couples that do. A recent ... Read more

Understanding COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS Sarah got a promotion at work.  Her colleague compliments her saying, “Congratulations, Sarah! All of your hard work paid off!” Sarah responds, “Thanks, but I must have ... Read more

Do you want to handle stress better? Improve communication in your relationships? Understand and manage your own emotional struggles more effectively? Stop the downward spiral of negative thinking? All of ... Read more