One of the biggest complaints that couples come in to therapy with is the amount of sex they are having. Usually, it is the man complaining about not having enough sex, but there are occasions when the woman is the one wanting to engage in sexual activity more often. Men feel justified in their desire to have sex with...[ read more ]
Writing down your goals and aspirations on a daily basis is a great strategy in order to help you achieve them. I was reading the book “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch” by Denise Duffield-Thomas and she suggests writing down your financial goals, dreams and aspirations every day. So I started doing it (well most days, no one is perfect) and I...[ read more ]
Recently I was having a conversation with my friends and family about the type of daughter I want to raise one day. The topic of obedience came up and there were mixed feelings about having an obedient child. It was then and there I decided I don’t want an obedient daughter and here’s why. If she is obedient to me...[ read more ]
This interactive talk for parents and students is aimed at demystifying the redesigned SAT. The Mindworks team has gone to great lengths to rework their training methods and learning materials in order to better suit the revised SAT. Over a number of months, they’ve reviewed the test time and time again to get familiarized with the topics covered and their...[ read more ]
TEEN TALK SERIES An interactive workshop aimed at giving teens the tools for becoming well-rounded, goal-oriented individuals with bright futures. Hosted by licensed therapists, the one-hour sessions run weekly for 8 weeks, and covers a variety of teen social issues. COLLEGE PREP SERIES An insightful SAT prep course, designed at giving students the skills and strategies to successfully take the...[ read more ]
Throughout my years as a therapist, there has been one thing I have constantly used in working with my clients, my love of Harry Potter and the lessons it brings to everyone. Harry Potter is a cultural phenomenon that taught children and adults across the world to fall in love with books, especially fantasy books. The legacy of JK Rowling,...[ read more ]
Whenever boundaries are discussed in session, a lot of clients wonder how they can maintain a close relationship with the other person while implementing new and firm boundaries. This is a fairly common concern. Sometimes when there is a lack of boundaries, it creates a false sense of closeness. People become hesitant to lose that closeness as they begin to...[ read more ]
Happy New Year! You may have come across the concept of vision boards and want to create one for yourself. A vision board can be a great way to focus on what you would like to see in your life for the upcoming year. You can light a candle and make one alone or grab some friends for a vision...[ read more ]
We are all creatures of habit. We tend to do the same thing over and over. This goes for the things that are good for you and the things that are not so good for you. As a therapist, I know I do the same thing. I pretty much suggest the same things over and over to clients. Why? I...[ read more ]
Dogs have truly become a part of our families. More and more people are throwing birthday parties for their dogs, including them in their family photos and bringing them on vacation. Dogs are man’s best friend and for good reason. They are good for your mental health. 1. You learn unconditional love Dogs really love their humans unconditionally. They are...[ read more ]