Why I Don’t Want My Daughter to be Obedient

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Why I Don’t Want My Daughter to be Obedient

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 ]

Why Harry Potter is Good For Your Mental Health

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 ]

How To Set Boundaries Without Losing the Relationship

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 ]

What are YOUR Favorite Mental Health tips?

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 ]

Are You Assertive, Passive or Aggressive? Learning Your Behavior Style.

There are three common behavior styles called assertive, passive and aggressive. We all tend to fall in one of these behaviors. Below is a description of each type of behavior, including characteristics, feelings, other people’s actions and other people’s feelings. Aggressive: Aggressive behavior is characterized by putting your needs before someone else's at any cost. It is expressed in a...[ read more ]

Top 31 Coping Skills to Try in January

Coping skills are things you can do on a regular basis in order to reduce depression and anxiety. Incorporating coping skills into your everyday routine will show a significant improvement in symptoms. Try one new coping skill every day. You can go straight down this list each day or you can jump around. Do what works for you and make...[ read more ]

Five Ways to Show Your Thanks This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is right around the corner so it’s the perfect time to start thinking about ways you can really kick-off the holiday season this year. Given its name, Thanksgiving is about giving thanks for all you have. Below is a list of creative ways you can show your thanks this holiday season. 1. Write handwritten thank you cards Write out...[ read more ]

Failure to Launch: What to do if your son, boyfriend or husband hasn’t grown up!

Failure to Launch! Who remembers that Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew McCoughney movie from 2006? Rotten Tomatoes has it at 24% fresh, so many of you have skipped over this one. Basically, SJP plays a consultant that helps families of grown men move out of the dreaded “Failure to Launch” syndrome, from living out of their parent’s basements into full-fledged...[ read more ]

Why I Decided to Open Caring Therapists of Broward

Caring Therapists of Broward Our Team In 2013, I decided to open up my private practice, Amanda Landry, LMHC.  I had already been out of grad school for six years and I had been licensed for over three years.  I worked for an agency the whole time and never realized the world outside of agency work.  To me, having a...[ read more ]