Bicultural Couples and the Holidays
With the holiday season upon us and another year ending, we face the typical obligations and expectations of celebrating the holidays as a family member, individual, and partner in a relationship. This can look like …
Getting to Know the Passengers on Our Bus
In getting to know the passengers on our bus, imagine yourself as a bus driver en route to a specific destination, gradually picking up a variety of passengers along the way. There are those who …
After the Affair: What Comes Next?
If you and your partner are dealing with the fallout of an affair, there are some (relatively) predictable stages and paths you can anticipate. In Getting Past the Affair by Douglas Snyder, Donald Baucom, and …
I Want Flowers, But I Don’t Want To Tell You I Want Flowers
You’ve had a tough week, and all you want is a sweet and simple gesture from your partner- flowers, perhaps. But you don’t want to ask for them…so instead of asking for the flowers, you …
Sexuality and Therapy
The Complexities of Sexuality Sexuality has long been a complex and multifaceted aspect of human identity, deeply intertwined with cultural, societal, and personal histories. In the realm of therapy, exploring sexuality enriches our understanding of …
Parental Conflict: But What About the Kids?
Too much conflict in any relationship is not good. But conflicts, or rather disagreements, are a natural by-product of any relationship, and effects on the parties involved are also natural. However, parental conflict can not …