A New Year, A New Connection With Your Kids

The beginning of the year is a great time to set new goals and improve on different areas of your life. Being a “better” parent may be one of these areas. It’s not easy being a parent these days. There are a lot of competing demands between work, activity overload, family life, and managing screen […]

How to Take the Stress Out of the Holiday Season!

As you are prepping for the holiday season, some of you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the hustle and bustle of this month. You’re busy buying and wrapping gifts, baking cookies, attending office parties, showing up for your kids’ Christmas concert, putting up Christmas decorations, volunteering for a toy drive, attending a […]

Weather Getting Cold? Let’s Warm up with Connection!

What do you picture when you think of winter? Getting up on a cold, gloomy, dark, morning dreading the weather outside? A lot of people experience a negative shift in their mood and motivation when winter comes, and feelings of loneliness can increase. Now try picturing this; a cozy night snuggled up with a loved […]

4 Ways to Actively Listen…Like A Therapist!

Active listening is the first lesson that all therapists learn. It cultivates a relationship of safety, trust, and care. In your everyday life, knowing how to actively listen can deepen your connection with loved ones. Can you think of people who you like but don’t feel comfortable talking to about your problems or things that […]

Why Do You Lie?

Most of you may think that you are an honest person. But research shows that the average adult lies 1 to 2 times a day and is lied to 10 to 200 times a day.   The psych-illogical thing is, none of us want to be lied to, but all of us lie to others.  […]

The Five Factors of an Effective Apology

It’s nearly Easter! Many of us associate this time of year with the chocolate-hiding bunny, but what is Easter really about? Theologians tell us that Easter encapsulates the concepts of forgiveness, redemption, and love. Regardless of our religious/spiritual affiliation, or adherence to atheism, the health of our interpersonal relationships depends on how well we make […]