One of the challenges facing many women, especially those in relationships and those with kids – is feeling overwhelmed by a “mental load” – a series of tasks, to do lists, needs, and worries that are essentially always on your mind. We are often taught that it is our role to take care of the […]
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Let’s see if this describes you: You have a long day at work or with the kids. You’re stressed. You have a huge list of things to do and it’s causing you to feel completely overwhelmed. Stuck and frustrated, you decide to “veg” – relax by doing something mindless, which for most of us is
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Our emotions can be complicated, and they can be misleading. Love is no exception. There are times when what we “think” is love is actually something else entirely, and part of finding and maintaining healthy relationships is recognizing when we’re feeling true, genuine love, and when we’re feeling something that just “feels” like love. One
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Many of us are addicted to our phones now, and it’s a hobby that is unquestionably unhealthy for our mental health and wellness. Entire books have been written about the science of phone addiction, and there’s almost no evidence that our reliance on phones and social media has much benefit to our health. Still, this
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Relationships are built on communication. But far too often, when we hear the word “communication,” we think it means “talking.” We’re often told that we need therapy to “work on our communication,” but when we hear those words we often envision someone telling us we need to talk about our problems. Most of us know
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We’re living through unprecedented political and economic times, with changes that have been sweeping through Arizona – and the rest of the United States – in ways that are affecting everyone, even those that have thus far felt secure in their positions. In a sense, many of us are struggling with the same type of
Pre-Coping: Grief and Fear Over Job Uncertainty in Today’s Economy Read More »
Remote therapy/Telehealth has been around for a long time. But in 2020, as a result of COVID-19, it really took off. Not only did more therapists switch to full time remote therapy, but more clients also decided that they preferred to go remote, as there are advantages that in-person therapy does not offer. I recently
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Men won’t always behave the way we expect them to. The more we hold onto expectations, the more it will lead to disappointment. If you’re in a dating relationship and initiating contact with texts and calls, and notice the guy rarely initiates but still responds to yours, you may feel frustrated and at a loss
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During these challenging times, you’re not alone if your relationship is suffering. With many lives uprooted, individuals and couples are forced to navigate unchartered territory and find a “new normal” in their daily lives. While uncertainty triggers some of our deepest human fears – loss of independence, loss of health, loss of security, loss of
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If you’ve been fighting with your partner over the same issue, you’re not alone. The most common fights couples have are traditionally over money, sex, quality time and chores, to name a few Not only can repetitive arguments be emotional draining for each person involved, it can eventually lead to distance, discontent and a slow
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