Dr dan

Parenting to Grow Self-awareness and Self-management

Parents teach children to notice and respond to hunger, cold, and a full bladder. We... >>

Why Are You Avoiding Intimacy?

There’s often a lot of mystery surrounding a budding relationship. When we first start dating... >>

3 Things to Do the Minute You’re Overwhelmed With Anger

Anger is an important, often misunderstood emotion. I recently wrote about why we could all... >>

6 Tips For Dealing With Your Anger

Anger is a natural and inevitable human emotion. Yet, many people have a complicated relationship... >>

Freeing Yourself From Childhood Trauma

Most of us have experienced some form of trauma in our development. We may have... >>

Fantasy Bond 101

This month, I’ve been working on creating a whiteboard explaining the fantasy bond and I’ve... >>

“Name It to Tame It” – The Deep Emotions Underlying Your Triggers

What triggers you and why? We all have those moments when all of a sudden... >>

3 Essential Steps to Take Before Getting Angry at Your Kids

For parents, there is a better way to handle your own anger before you act.... >>

Is There a Place for Constructive Anger in Your Relationship?

Anger is one of the most misunderstood and undeveloped emotions we carry within us. Most... >>