critical inner voice

Toxic Relationships

Most people question, at one point or another, am I in a healthy relationship? Is... >>

Why Are People Afraid to Grow Up?

In a previous blog, “Living Life as an Authentic Adult,” I briefly described the reasons... >>

Why Break Ups Hurt So Much

When we feel absolutely devastated by a relationship coming to an end, we should ask... >>

Benefits of Mindfulness

If asked to explain the value of mindfulness, you may want to consider the following... >>

Are You the Parent You Want to Be?

As parents, examples of ways we slip up with our kids occur almost every day.... >>

The Problem with Narcissistic Parents

A study by Stress in America recently revealed that Millennials (ages 18 to 33) report... >>

Advice for Valentine's Day: Amplify the Romance in Your Relationship

We’re all familiar with the complaint that Valentine’s Day has taken on too much of... >>

Be Your Own Couples Therapist

In my 25 years as a therapist, I’ve worked with countless couples facing a broad... >>

Suicide Prevention Advice

Suicide is such a disturbing subject that discussing it is often viewed as being socially... >>

A New Slant on Vulnerability: Strength Not Weakness

[This blog contains excerpts from an interview with Dr. Robert Firestone by Fred Branfman, political... >>