As a relationship therapist in San Francisco, I get asked the question "Why do I hate the holidays?" every year right around this time. I think it's that first Pumpkin Spice Latte that gets people thinking about colder weather and the holidays and reminds them that the holidays aren't always what they are cracked up to
Before you know it the holiday season will be upon us and for some that means family conflict and lots of stress. Managing family relationships over the holidays can be incredibly stressful for many people. As a therapist in San Francisco I hear about these family conflict every year. For some the holidays are a
You've probably heard it - "Mooooom, can we get a puppy?" If you're wondering how to tell if your child is ready for a pet there are some signs to watch for. There is no stronger friendship than between a boy and his dog, or a girl and her guinea pig (or any animal for that
For many parents, autumn is the time of year when they get their first taste of becoming an empty nester. If you've packed your graduate up and sent him off to college you know how quiet the house can be. After 18 years of joyful chaos, it can be numbingly quiet. While most parents make
Odds are you have friends with different political beliefs than you. Under most circumstances that's a really good thing. However, this is an election year and a pretty bizarre one at that. Surviving the election is possible, but it will take a little effort if you want to remain friendly after the election is over.
Getting along with your ex isn't always necessary. Most of the time you can part ways and rarely see one another again. If you have children with an ex, it's a different story. You're going to have to find a way to get along with your ex to raise your children together. No matter how much
We've all been there at least once - the dreaded breakup. Getting back on track after a breakup can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be impossible. Breaking up with a love partner can be one of the most painful experiences any of us will go through in our lives. While not exactly a
If your life is stressful (and whose isn't), you'll be happy to learn that journaling can reduce stress and actually pave the way to health. The power of journaling has been known since we first started writing. It has only been in this digital age where we have gotten away from taking pen to paper.
Transitioning is a favorite topic of mine. Whether you're transitioning from high school to college, from a state of marriage to divorce, or from a career to retirement, our lives are in constant transition. Thankfully, many of these transitions take place over long periods of time. And yet many of them, especially while we are
(Source: Liveanddare.com) We've all heard it before, meditation is good for the body, mind and soul. Taking just 20 minutes a day to practice any form of meditation can have many positive effects on a person. We know there are many benefits of meditation, but what are they and how do you start
