Reflections on Mother’s Day
From Bitter to Sweet Part 1: The Bitter I remember growing up dreading Mother’s Day. I had a tumultuous relationship with my mom and the last thing I wanted to do was to celebrate her. Every Hallmark card I read felt insincere. “Thanks for being a great mom.” “You’ve always been there for me.” or […]
Fear: Your Secret to Relationship Growth
Face Fears for Deeper Connection Why is fear an essential part of change? As a relationship psychologist, I encounter this conundrum frequently. My clients, like many of us, wish for change in their relationship but balk at the process. We crave the outcome but want to bypass the inherent risks of getting there. Our fears […]