Why Your Prayers as a Grandparent Could Be the Greatest Gift You Leave Behind

“I tried to hold your hand, but you’d rather hold your grudge” (“Which to Bury; Us or the Hatchet?” by Relient K).  Letting go of a grudge is hard. As this verse from Relient K’s song says, sometimes we prefer to hold our grudge rather than let go of it. Holding onto grudges is not…

You still love him, but you don’t feel close to him. Perhaps your lives are busy with kids, activities and work. You might feel like you’ve lost the connection you initially had.  You’ve reached a point in your relationship where you realize that you no longer know his thoughts and feelings, and you are quite…

While conflict is inevitable, frequent arguments will affect a relationship over time. Couples that do not effectively manage conflict will enter a cycle of fighting that is hard to break. When disagreements become more frequent and intense, they can damage the positive aspects of a couple’s connection that brought them together in the first place….

Lately, I have been seeing a significant emphasis on birth order on social media as well as in personal conversations with friends and acquaintances. The common standpoint they come to is that the oldest sibling has it the hardest. While I can understand the sentiment, and for some families, this might be true, we don’t…

Feeling unlovable is one of the most isolating and painful emotional experiences. It’s a quiet, persistent voice that tells you that you are fundamentally flawed and unworthy of affection, belonging, or love. This feeling can create a profound sense of loneliness, even when you are surrounded by people who care about you. If you resonate…

A common issue I support people around in my therapy practice is around helping people make changes in how they see themselves. A strong desire to shift out of a negative self concept can be a powerful catalyst for change. Key Takeaways: Working on yourself starts with self-awareness and a willingness to explore emotional patterns….