What you pay attention to is what you will see more of. What you appreciate appreciates. Turn your back to the crap you don’t want. Worries, lean financial months, health scares — all of those things that you shouldn’t even be thinking about. All good. What happens when you turn your back on what’s most important? One thing I’ve noticed about […]
Addictions
Striving for our highest potential
I have always been obsessed with our vast human potential. That’s why I went to graduate school to study psychology in the first place. I was enthralled by idea that we use such a small percentage of our potential on a regular basis. I wanted to learn how to help people do better, defy their own expectations, and […]
Slow down to go faster
One of the best tricks in the books about how to get your relationship off the rocks and into a better place is to slow down. Couples often seek help from an expert when the situation is urgent. In fact, research shows that the average couple tolerates 6 years of distress before seeking help. SIX YEARS. […]
When addiction impacts your relationship
I’m moved to write this post because of an amazing training experience I had over the weekend here in New York City, offered by Michael Barnett, Director of the Atlanta Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy and Jim Thomas, Director of the Colorado Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy. Every time I do more training in EFT, I’m […]
Why your partner might hate your passionate hobby, and what to do about it
Do you have a passionate hobby or something of the sort that your partner just can’t seem to get behind you on? Whether it’s your career, a hobby, or a friend that you just plain adore, your partner might loathe something that is close to your heart. Gentlemen, perhaps football? Why do you think this […]