Posted: August 15, 2019
Having your feelings ignored as a child has a profound effect on you as an adult. Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) is the experience of a child not receiving enough emotionally from their parent(s). The unnoticed emotions become difficult to manage, and as a way to...
Posted: July 1, 2019
Have you seen the Netflix Special featuring Brené Brown? Brown busts six myths surrounding vulnerability and how practicing it is not only a good thing but is a superpower for living a courageous life! Psychology Today contributor, Barbara Markway, Ph.D. writes, Brené Brown's vast and...
Posted: July 27, 2018
Love is a funny thing. Sometimes, however, its really not funny. Our relationships and marriages can be sources of great joy but also places that become the most difficult if left unattended. The seeds of intimacy are time and repetition. We choose each other again...
Posted: April 11, 2018
Are you a people pleaser? Do you find yourself doing more and more for friends and family, pushing yourself to the limit at work, and often feeling that others take advantage of you? Many of us want others to be happy, so we are willing...
Posted: March 5, 2018
Inspiration can come from so many different sources. Often our work is inspired by our needs, desires, hopes, and dreams. The work of building a connection is something that is so important to me that it truly presents a raw experience. Have you ever had...
Posted: February 11, 2018
Whether you’re in a new relationship, frequently daydreaming about your significant other, or you are in a seasoned marriage of 30 years, having a strong relationship is not only important but necessary to weather the ups and downs of life. The Gottman Institute, a program...