Toxic positivity, a term coined by Whitney Goodman, LMFT, is when having a positive mindset is used to minimize a person's feelings, emotions or difficult situations. It often occurs when a person is seeking support/empathy from another person or group of people.
Read MoreHave you noticed that the way you consume alcohol has changed since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic? Now may be a good time to re-evaluate what you want your relationship with alcohol to look like.
Read MoreA lot of different topics come up around the issue of guilt, like friend and family relationships, how time is spent, money or eating habits, not doing enough work, not resting enough and so on. In a social universe that strives towards perfectionism, guilt is bound to be a recurring emotion.
Read MoreIf we experience a threat we go into fight or flight response which stops our ability to communicate effectively with our partner. During the amygdala hijack, we can’t choose how we want to react because our survival instinct kicks in and does it for us, even before the idea is glimpsed in our thoughts.
Read MoreWhatever the nature of your breakup, divorce can be one of the most stressful and challenging experiences you'll ever endure. Let that sink in for a bit….a challenge.
Read MoreThere has been a lot of coverage recently about the importance and benefits of gratitude. And with good reason. Research shows that engaging in gratitude exercises can decrease depression symptoms, improve interpersonal relationships, and have many health benefits including a better night’s sleep.
Read MoreCouples in perpetual conflict tend to get caught into unhelpful responses and habits that keep them there. When this happens, people within a relationship get caught in a blame game in which they criticize or label the other person.
Read MoreYou may be asking yourself, do you need family of origin psychotherapy? What is family of origin psychotherapy? I welcome you to read more, and to inform yourself on this very brief and informational topic.
Read MoreThere are small things we can do in daily life to improve our relationships. When I work with couples I have found that many become stuck by the belief that they have to make sweeping changes in order to see any improvement in their relationships.
Read MoreA benefit of a long term relationship is having another person that can support you in facing the stressors of living life - loss, pain, transitions, stress, and frustrations.
Read MoreAs a therapist and former teacher, I am all too familiar with the shift that seems to come each August as stores roll out their school supplies and sweaters.
Read MoreWhen we let others know our boundaries, we are giving them a gift. We are taking away the pressure to mind-read and letting them know how to get it right, as well as setting limits to behaviors that we don’t like.
Read MoreJuly is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous,and People of Color) Mental Health Month, originally known as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Started in 2008, it is used as a way to address the unique struggles of underrepresented groups in The United States.
Read MoreMen's mental health isn't discussed enough. Yet, men are more than twice as likely to have substance use issues than women, men are more likely to experience mental health disorders than women in all categories, and men are more likely to die by suicide.
Read MoreThe quality of our lives are influenced by the quality of our relationships. That is true across the spectrum of human life. When we feel supported, loved, and affirmed we are better able to navigate the challenges of life.
Read MoreCatherine Herling is a Marriage and Family Therapist at A Better Life Therapy in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Catherine works with families, individuals, and couples to help them overcome challenges in their personal and relational lives
Read MoreHave you ever experienced this? You and another person get into conflict. It's really hurtful to you, so you speak up. Perhaps you set a boundary or share your feelings. You know that the other person understands it hurts you...or at very least understands there was a conflict.
Read MorePsychological abuse is a form of abuse that involves manipulation, gaslighting, criticism, verbal assault, emotional neglect, belittling and humiliation.
