“Say what you mean, and mean what you say.” This venerable and oh-so-true expression reveals a lot about the importance of integrity, honesty and keeping your word in your day-to-day life. Years ago, I had a neighbor who felt it … Continue reading
One of the more interesting facets of my practice is the otherwise well-meaning clients who don’t take my advice or suggestions – in spite of the fact that they are paying me for those very things. Over the years I’ve … Continue reading
When I see a couple for therapy, there are a number of things they will often complain about: kids, money, in-laws (!) — it’s tough to nail down a specific subject. But if I had to, my experience suggests a … Continue reading
From time to time, a parent or a spouse will tell me that their child or partner “needs help.” But when I ask them why, they either don’t answer, or they say that they can’t get their loved one to … Continue reading
As advances in medical science continue to extend the lives of Baby Boomers, people are often spending more years caring for their elderly parents than they spent raising their own children. Aging parents are all different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all … Continue reading
Every year around Valentine’s Day, clients invariably ask me for insight into things that couples complain about the most – and there are so many: kids, money, in-laws (!); it’s tough to nail down. But if I had to, I … Continue reading
It’s easy to be stressed these days. Even the simple act of turning on your TV can cause anxiety, so it’s important that your stress management skills are properly developed and maintained. Taking the time to enjoy life’s pleasures is … Continue reading
January often signals the beginning of diets, exercise and pretty much anything else we might endure to justify unlimited eating from November through December. But before you do another pushup, maybe that sort of thing is OK – if the … Continue reading
One of my favorites from the classic “Peanuts” comic strip is where the eternally grumpy Lucy Van Pelt suffered from “Post-Christmas Letdown” over gifts she didn’t get. It was hilarious and typical of the subtle lessons that many of these … Continue reading
A visitor to my website writes that he has fallen in love with a woman who is fourteen years his senior. He tells me that he generally goes for people his own age, but that he’s never felt so good … Continue reading
One of my favorites from the classic “Peanuts” comic strip is where the eternally grumpy Lucy Van Pelt suffered from “Post-Christmas Letdown” over gifts she didn’t get. It was hilarious and typical of the subtle lessons that many of these … Continue reading
The New Year can be an opportunity to organize your schedule and prioritize your goals. But some get tripped up by making their schedules too inflexible. An organized schedule reflects an organized mind, but if you want to improve your … Continue reading