Owning your Emotions & Triggers

Owning your Emotions & Triggers

How many times have you heard someone say to you, ‘You made me feel ___ ?’ Or have you ever recognized yourself saying it to someone else?  What’s wrong with this statement?  Let’s identify the blame that inherently lives within this assertion. When we say...
Stop Playing the Game of Relational Jumanji

Stop Playing the Game of Relational Jumanji

Stop playing the game of relational Jumanji. Find more peace in your relationships with this solution! Recently I came across a book that changed the way I view relationships. It spoke of something called, The Drama Triangle. This concept was first described by...
How to find the perfect match…

How to find the perfect match…

As a marriage therapist, I am often asked if there is a fail-proof way to pick the right spouse or how to find a good partner?  It can seem overwhelming and we often follow the many myths that perpetuate in society and culture that we believe will lead us to a...
The Secret to a Great Marriage

The Secret to a Great Marriage

“Communication is key.” That’s the typical advice couples get when they begin a new relationship, or get married. So much seems to be riding on that ability. But what if we don’t know how to communicate well? Does that mean our relationships are doomed to fail? I have...