Happy Mother’s Day! Or is it?
By Rachel Parodneck, LCSW With Mother’s Day fast approaching, the topic of mothers may be at the forefront of your mind. This may spark a flurry of mixed emotions. Many people have a complicated relationship with their mother. If you’re lucky,
Navigating the Conversation of Couples Therapy with Your Partner
By: Emily Morris, MSWI Do you think that you and your partner might benefit from couples therapy? Effective communication is key in any relationship, especially when you are addressing issues in the relationship with your partner. Here, we provide you with
October 2020: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By Emily Morris, MSWI The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Started over 35 years ago by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, DVAM is dedicated to increasing awareness around domestic violence and supporting individuals who have been
Intimacy during COVID
By Elizabeth Marks, MSWI Our homes have become increasingly less sexy as we now do everything within the confines of our individual abodes. My husband and I went from having so much to talk about at night, missing each other, and
What is relationship therapy?
By Rachel Parodneck, LMSW Many people may hear the term “relationship therapy” tossed around haphazardly but what exactly does relationship therapy entail? And who should go? All approaches focus on open communication and making sure each partner feels heard in a safe
F-R-I-E-N-D-S: What is a healthy friendship?
By Chianne Green As 2019 is coming to an end, you may begin to reflect on this past year, your accomplishments, heartbreaks, and everything in between. But have you reflected on the state of your friendships? Your social circle is so imperative, and
Relationship Tips
By Tyvon Foster You know it. I know it. Relationships are hard work. It seems like it should be simple. I mean, how can something as blissful as intimacy, be so exhausting and in worse case scenarios, abusive? The reality is,
What to do when the classic “never go to bed mad” does not quite fix everything in your relationship!
By Melissa Pullman Weisel Each relationship is unique, requiring different levels of attention, love, and support. Being attuned to your relationship takes hard work (for example, taking time to anticipate your partner’s wants and needs at the end of a long
Communication Breakdown
by Fayad Raphique Besides being a great Zeppelin song, communication breakdowns are key contributors to a plethora of issues in our daily lives. We’ve all been in arguments where that though pops up; “Why are we even fighting”. It’s easy to
Healthy Boundaries, Healthy Relationships
by Wananan Phualek, LMSW, CAPP I used to wish that people would always respect my boundaries and understand what I needed to do to take care of myself, without me having to tell them what I want and without judging me
