4 Ways to Pandemic-Proof Your Relationship

Simple strategies to maintain connection and minimize conflict during COVID-19. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships Our lives are nothing like they were a year ago. COVID-19 has thrown out our usual way of working, recreating, and relating. The professional and leisure impacts of the pandemic are clear to all of us.Continue reading “4 Ways to Pandemic-Proof Your Relationship”

Could COVID-19 Break the Therapy Stigma for Good?

The pandemic may cause a permanent change in societal views of therapy. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships As a therapist, the phone has been ringing off the hook lately. Although I practice in Colorado, therapists across the nation are experiencing the same thing. COVID-19 cases are continuing to increase in many parts ofContinue reading “Could COVID-19 Break the Therapy Stigma for Good?”

The Most Effective Couples Therapy, by Far

No approach compares in research support to Emotionally Focused Therapy. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships When we first start couples therapy, my clients are often skeptical. They want to know if it will do any good to talk about their fights and feelings. “Does couples therapy work?” The truth is, it depends.Continue reading “The Most Effective Couples Therapy, by Far”

Forbes: A Therapist Explains How Mindfulness Can Transform Your Love And Sex Life

This article was published in Forbes, written by Mark Travers. Click the article link at the bottom of the page to read the entire article. Many couples come to therapy when they feel disconnected from their partner, who once was their closest confidant and companion. They ask questions like: Even the best relationships go through periodsContinue reading “Forbes: A Therapist Explains How Mindfulness Can Transform Your Love And Sex Life”