Finding A Mutual Language
As a sex therapist I often find that folks struggle to communicate not only their desires, but daily tasks, the meanings attributed to certain things, and their overall needs. Lately, in my sessions, I have been introducing the idea of a mutual or shared language....
Addressing Childhood Trauma as an Adult
One of the most frustrating societal expectations is the idea that as adults, we should just “get over” things that happened to us in the past– that whatever happened, it was so long ago that the mature thing to do is move past it and forget. And that expectation...
Does Overprotective Parenting Create Anxious Children?
Most of the time, parents just want what’s best for their kids. But sometimes that can be hard to actually identify. Sometimes when we think we’re doing the right thing, we’re actually being too protective. While it’s natural for parents to want the best for...
What are the Effects of a Narcissistic Parent?
One of the hardest parts of growing up is realizing that our parents are people, too– and that sometimes they aren’t very nice people or very good parents. Sometimes our parents’ flaws create insecurities and challenges in our adult lives that have stuck with us since...
Tips for Parenting Your Daughter During The Social Media Age
Childhood looks very different today than it did even ten years ago. The omnipresence of smart devices and the massive presence and influence of social media means that your kids have access to more information– and that can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending...
