Big “T” or Little “t” Trauma: Every Experience Matters
Trauma doesn’t always come from one dramatic, life-threatening event. It can also build slowly over time, through painful experiences that may seem “smaller” on the surface but still leave lasting emotional scars. Both types of trauma are valid, and both can be addressed in therapy. [read [read more]
The Choice is Yours: Change Your Thoughts
I have been thinking lately about the concept of freedom. I don’t mean freedom in the sense of civil liberties protected by the Constitution (though I believe those are important); I’m talking about freedom in the way we choose to think. [read more]
Have We Been Traumatized?
Trauma refers to events or experiences that are shocking and overwhelming, typically involving a major threat to physical, emotional, or psychological safety. [read more]
Time for a Mental Health Check-Up?
Mental health is the foundation for enjoying a balanced life and the ability to cope with problems in a constructive manner when they arise. [read more]
Getting Through this Together
Unexpectedly, everyone’s lives have changed. Fear and anxiety about the coronavirus pandemic and the ways it is affecting our families, communities, and businesses can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children alike. [read more]
Know Thy Conflict
Have you ever met the “perfect couple?” You know, the ones that always look happy and appear to be totally in-sync with one another. [read more]
The True Joy of the Season
In addition to the many joys of the winter holiday season, the holidays can trigger all kinds of expectations, disappointments, stresses, and pressures for couples. [read more]
Say Yes to Requests
Last month we talked about the 5:1 ratio of positivity to negativity that is vital to healthy relationships. I hope you were able to conduct your own personal experiment with this information. [read more]
The Ratio for Lasting Love
We have been talking about some of the pitfalls that can happen in romantic relationships. Perhaps you’ve been saying to yourself, “Sheesh! It’s enough of the downers, Lauren! Tell me what makes relationships successful already!” [read more]
