So here we are. The day after Valentine’s Day. Another day of LOVE that is supposed to include cards, flowers, chocolates. I like Valentines’ Day. I think it’s sweet. And I think we make too much of it in this country. It’s EVERYWHERE. The marketing. The stuff. I think it puts pressure on […]
Managing Expectations
Expectations. Why do we have them? Why do we expect certain things to happen or for our lives to go the way we “expect” them to? What are we expecting? And why? As a therapist I have had countless conversations over the years with my clients, discussing their expectations. Most of these expectations, mind you, […]
How To Choose A Therapist
“I need to talk to someone……I can’t figure this out by myself…….My friends and family can’t help me..”or “my friends and family keep saying ‘Aren’t you over ________yet?’ ” How do you choose a therapist? How do you know if this stranger will be someone you can talk to? If you search online for a […]
I’m So Mad At You…You Need To Change!
So here we are. At the end of Valentine’s Day weekend. Another day of LOVE that is supposed to include cards, flowers, chocolates. I like Valentines’ Day. I think it’s sweet. But I think we make too much of it in this country. It’s EVERYWHERE. The marketing. The stuff. I think it puts pressure on […]