by shana | Jun 17, 2016 | Anxiety, counseling, couples therapy, Depression, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
I just watched an interview about Marianne Willamson’s newest book, Tears to Triumph; the video here is shorter but gets right to point! Burying the sad leads to more sad later. We spend a lot of time avoiding bad feelings, but it won’t necessarily make...
by shana | Jun 3, 2016 | Depression, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Stressful Marriage, Uncategorized
This is a traditional Hawaian eulogy that was read at a friend’s memorial on the big island. And, upon reflection, it also brought to mind the moments of disconnection with our partners that can feel like a small dying inside. And even how transformative growth...
by shana | Mar 11, 2016 | addiction, Anxiety, Depression
This is a funny spoof on prescription drug commercials and also a good reminder that while individual and couple therapy are awesome – wait I guess I’m biased (!)- there are other solutions out there....
by shana | Dec 25, 2015 | Depression, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Psychotherapy
If only we could all see the how our generosity has influenced others!...
by shana | Nov 27, 2015 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
In addition to getting you through the holidays, hugs will protect you from getting sick! Hugs keep you healthier and less stressed says a frequently sited study out of Carnegie Mellon. The study led by Sheldon Cohen found that both perceived social support and hugs...
by shana | Sep 10, 2015 | Anxiety, Communication Skills, Depression, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, How to Stop Fighting, Psychotherapy
This Alexandr Milov sculpture from Burning Man 2015 has an answer. You can’t quite see it in this picture, but the babies are holding hands. Enough said, art speaks for itself!
