Do you treat song lyrics as sound relationship advice? Do you emulate what the protagonist in a song says or does? For your favorite songs, that’s easy to do. But recording artists usually aren’t experienced couples therapists. So I took it upon myself to fact-check the lyrics to 10 more songs that you might know, from a clinical perspective. As my debut post went platinum (in my own head), here’s the follow-up that nobody asked for.
Read MoreIt all started with “5 Cheesy Relationship Analogies That Every Couple Should Know.” Analogies that were totally cheesy, but easy to remember. When you’re in an argument with your significant other, higher brain function can be hard to come by. Anything you can remember from therapy is likely to help. Since then, couples have told me that they’re using some of ‘em successfully, but not every analogy resonates with everyone. Clearly, a sequel was necessary. So try them out, and see if you can steer your relationship towards peace.
Read MoreWhen someone mentioned “therapy,” you used to picture a bland office, with an abstract painting on the wall across from you…amirite? Times have changed. In the COVID-19 era, you might now picture a screen. Online therapy is everywhere. With specialized training, many therapists have adapted their methods and techniques to this new format. But what forms does it take? What types of online therapy are available? In this post, we’ll go through some of the options.
Read More“Sheltering in place” totally sucks. You may be “flattening the curve,” but you’re so over the claustrophobia and the isolation. If you’ve living with a significant other, you likely face additional challenges that a 24-pack of toilet paper can’t fix. In this post, I offer 10 tips for surviving (and thriving) as a couple in these strange times. Powerful practices to remember when things get tense.
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