Selfless Love: Being a Caretaker
I have recently been giving a lot of thought to what it means to be a caretaker, having been one myself at one point in life. Many people would reach out to me asking how …
Helping Couples Heal
Conflict Is a Given If you’ve been in a romantic relationship for any length of time, then you know that some degree of conflict is a given. The issue isn’t whether or not there is …
Beyond Manicures and Bubble Baths: Amp Up Your Self-Care Practice
In December of 2020, I was invited to speak to a group of women at a synagogue in San Francisco about a topic of my choice; one that would hopefully make a difference in the …
Life Transitions Series: Retirement
My father-in-law is retiring at the end of this month. He has been planning for this day for quite some time, but especially over the last couple of years. The exact date has moved a …
Anxiety or OCD?
When you think of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), do you think of obsessional washing of hands, flicking the light switch 5 times, or refusing to step on sidewalk cracks? If you answered “yes”, you are …
Relationship Challenges: The Four Horsemen
Understanding the dynamics that can lead to relational distress is an important starting point for improving your relationship. John and Julie Gottman identified four negative communication patterns that can deteriorate the foundation of a relationship …
