Guide to Integrative Counseling

Guide to Integrative Counseling

There’s a common misconception out there that making yourself feel better is as simple as finding a fix. If you break your arm, all you have to do is put a cast on it and wait for it to heal. And if someone breaks your heart, all you have to do is buy a pint of ice...
A New Normal: Why Medicalizing Mental Health is a Problem

A New Normal: Why Medicalizing Mental Health is a Problem

This above photo is my personal copy of Saving Normal by Allen Frances, MD. I love this book because it really explains how we have come to medicalize ordinary life. Dr. Frances goes into account firsthand with direct experience of the development of the DSM-IV to the...
How To Openly & Honestly Ask For A More Supportive Relationship

How To Openly & Honestly Ask For A More Supportive Relationship

At one point or another, most people have the unfortunate experience of being in an unsupportive relationship. These relationships can make us feel unheard, unseen, and unloved. There are times when we want our loved one to celebrate our successes and others when we...
6 Relationship Goals for Busy Couples When Work Gets in the Way

6 Relationship Goals for Busy Couples When Work Gets in the Way

Lamentably, in today’s world, there is an ever greater focus on work – do it quicker, do it better. While you can certainly be proud of work well done, it may come with a hefty price tag. Your personal relationship could end up on the back burner. And if your...
Beyond Candy and Flowers: 5 Very Romantic Ways to Share Your Love

Beyond Candy and Flowers: 5 Very Romantic Ways to Share Your Love

When you reminisce about the past, do you primarily recall gifts or memories? Most people remember the feeling of a positive experience — a good memory. Gifts are wonderful, but can often remain superficial. Challenge yourself to experience something deeper and invite...