critical inner voice

Why Millennials Are So Lonely

There’s been a rising concern about the epidemic of loneliness in our society. Last year,... >>

Defense Mechanisms

“When children are faced with pain and anxiety in their developmental years, they develop defense... >>

How’s That Working for You?

Why are we so stubborn about changing certain patterns? “What would you say is your... >>

The Myth of a Perfect Mother

This Mother’s Day was the 40th one that I have celebrated as a mother. And... >>

5 Ways to Rewrite Your Breakup Story and Feel Better

How to make sense of and feel better about a breakup. As a therapist, I... >>

Is My Self-Hatred Getting in the Way of Love?

How your negative self-image puts you at odds with your lover. When we first fall... >>

Do You or Your Partner Have an Avoidant Attachment Pattern?

A while back when recording a podcast, my team at PsychAlive and I asked a... >>

How to Stop Feeling Triggered by Your Partner

In my last blog, I wrote about some of the psychological reasons we get triggered... >>

Why Do We Trigger Each Other in Close Relationships?

3 important factors to help you understand why you’re triggered by your partner What is... >>

The Act of Loving

It’s so easy to overlook the fact that love is more than a feeling, it... >>