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...
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 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 childhood and...Book Appointment
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