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Summer Vacation Ideas for Divorced Parents
Divorce is not easy for anyone, especially those with children. We establish a life around our families, and divorce forces us to redirect that life and create a new one. Collaborating on vacation ideas as divorced parents is tough. The one constant factor in all of...
Getting through Mother’s Day without a mom
Written by Rachel Chistyakov, AMFT #108692 I lost my mother to suicide 10 years ago, when I was a teenager. I think about her daily and I always miss her presence in my life, but this pain is definitely amplified on Mother’s Day. Seeing pictures of my friends with...
Assume Everyone Likes You Until You See Proof of the Contrary
“Someone else’s opinion of you is none of your business.” - Rachel Hollis. Perspective is an interesting concept - it is a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. Everyone’s perspective is different. Everyone has shaped their...
Please read this before moving in together
A complete guide for couples who are ready to move in There comes a time in every relationship when you decide that you are spending a lot of time together and sharing a tremendous amount of sleepovers. When this comes to a realization, then there is a big decision...
Are you struggling with Empty Nest Syndrome??
Empty Nest syndrome is defined as sadness or emotional distress that will affect parents whose children have grown up and left home. This usually happens when children leave home to go to college, get married, and the very last one has left home and moved away. Who...
THE ONE THING A MARRIAGE THERAPIST WILL NOT DO
When I went back to school to get my masters to become a therapist, I was married with two small children. Part of my training involved reflecting on my family of origin and my nuclear family. My parents and step parents were very eager to help me recall nuances of my...
Unique ideas to celebrate the holidays with friends
Friendsgiving has become a staple and so has white elephant, but how else can you celebrate winter holidays with friends? Here are some examples of what people around the world do to share the joy with their friends. Hold a glass pickle hunt. One of Germany's favorite...
Monday Motivation
Make things happen! Seize the day! You've heard the pep talk before. How do you motivate yourself to get up Monday morning and be productive? The weekend allowed you to relax and regroup, so that you may return to work refreshed. Start Mondays from a new vantage...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
I live in sunny California, but even here when the days get shorter I notice people's energy level, mood and productivity goes down. Therapy Helps! According to Mayo Clinic 'Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons...