With half of all marriages ending in divorce, and most of those going on to remarry, it's import to learn how to be an awesome step parent. Even if you don't have any kids yourself, if you're marrying someone who has kids you're going to face some interesting hurdles. And it's not just about the
Today's topic - Preparing for a Divorce while You're Happily Married might seem antithetical, if one is indeed happily married. However, we do things to prepare for the worst possible scenario all the time. We participate in fire drills at school, work and hopefully home. We practice earthquake drills in the event one happens and
If you're looking for events in San Francisco this March, you've come to the right place. There are so many events and festivals taking place this month it will be a challenge to choose even just a few. From the St. Patrick's Day parade to the International Ocean Film Festival, there's something for everyone to
Do you need a social media break? You might if you spend more time looking at your phone than you do the person sitting across the table from you. You might need a social media break if you find yourself feeling anxious or angry, too. Social media is a great meeting place. It's especially wonderful for
As a relationship therapist in San Francisco, I spend a lot of time helping people mend their relationships. Whether those relationships are between spouses, siblings, parents and children or just friendships, there are many ways to improve your relationships. But what if you have a relationship you aren't so sure about maintaining? How can you
It's that time of year again! Time to celebrate your Valentine! No matter who your Valentine is - your significant other, a new relationship, your furry friend, your mom or dad or even your children, Valentine's Day is wonderful reminder to all of us to make time for the relationships in our lives. Remember when
Love is in the air this month. There are some fantastic events in San Francisco this February. From the Super Bowl to a Valentine Wine Walk, there is an event for everyone to enjoy. Events in San Francisco this February Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon & 5K When: February 5th, 2017 Where: Golden Gate
We're only a few weeks into the new year and if you've resolved to improve your relationships this year, you'll want to read through this list of ideas for doing just that. Relationships can be difficult, but they can also be improved. The mother daughter relationship between Debbie Reynolds and her daughter Carrie Fisher was
Wondering how to practice gratitude in the new year? No doubt you've heard of the many benefits of practicing gratitude and yet still the concept can be a little intimidating, if not outright confusing. Being a San Francisco therapist, I've noticed that humans tend to make things more difficult than they need to be. While
Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions for 2017? If not, here are some new year's resolutions worth keeping. We've all done the tried and true resolutions, the ones like losing weight and going to the gym more often. Those last a week, maybe more if you're really ambitious and motivated. But those resolutions
