Why Do Couples Grow Apart and What Can You Do About It?
When we all seem to be spending considerable energy trying…
What Attachment Styles Are Most Compatible?
Are you anxiously attached? Avoidant? Disorganized? What do all of…
Emotional Regulation Coaching for Kids
Emotion Coaching for Social Emotional Development by Dr. Jamie LewisOne of the most important skills we learn as children is emotion regulation. A well-regulated child will not upset easily, and when upset, will learn to regulate and return to baseline relatively quickly. When we learn to regulate emotions as a young child, we are more likely to handle overwhelming experiences as adults. Adulthood is accompanied by a variety of stressful situations (e.g., finances, work conflict, relati […]
When You Hate the One You Love – Managing Complex Feelings
We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a screaming fight (OK, some of you are probably not screamers, so maybe a glowering fight) with the exact person that just 24 hours earlier you were feeling so incredibly in love with. Or you are furious with your 15 year-old for breaking curfew YET AGAIN when just last week you were sharing a touching moment with them where they thanked you for being such a great parent. And now you want to kill that same child. Not literally, but…Yes, it happens […]
Trust – What Does It Really Mean To Give It To Someone ?
Recently a therapist friend of mine forwarded me a link…
Helping Your Child Get Through Anxiety
Occasionally I get requests from writers to post on my…
Adam and Eve as the First Love Story – What Can We Learn from Biblical Love?
With divorce rates in some social strata continuing to rise…
Interview with Dr. Stan Tatkin on Shrinkrap Radio – Great Explanation of His Roots
For anyone who has wondered how Dr. Tatkin came to…
How We Learn To Be Ashamed
I have written about shame before but wanted to expand…
Guilt versus Shame
Guilt and shame are bad, right? Well, certainly no one…