In order to get through an uncomfortable feeling, one must go THROUGH THE FEELING, NOT AROUND IT. It does not work to put the feeling under the rug, so to speak, or ignore it, or keep drinking alcohol when it … Read More
(Sam Roberts Band) or “something is missing” (how to find the real gold.) The above quote is taken from lyrics of the popular Sam Roberts Band. I hear this idea over and over in my private psychotherapy practice. Is this … Read More
Usually, because we are not educated about interpersonal communication in our schools, families, or churches…..the usual pattern of “Stuck” communication between couples is something like the following: one person or both feel disrespected or misunderstood or in disagreement conversation gets … Read More
“The hard work of mourning is avoided through obsessive thinking”. (Lisa Phillips, author of Unrequited.) ” IT IS POSSIBLE TO HEAL FROM LOVE RELATIONSHIPS!!!! AND YOU HAVE TO DO THE WORK TO SUCCEED IN THIS. The work is monitored … Read More
Many people do not realize the huge impact birth trauma has on babies. Most of the time, the baby is sent home with everyone, including the doctor, thinking the baby is healthy physically, and so there is no problem. Being … Read More