Have you ever sat and listened to a family member or friend share with you their heartache? Did you feel their grief and/or cry along with them? If so, then you’ve experienced empathy. In a world where each person suffers at one time or another, we could all use more empathy. In this article, we’ll […]

Do you know someone who has a tough time opening up emotionally? Do you find it challenging that they seem emotionally unavailable? It used to be that mostly men were put into the category of shutting down emotionally or being unavailable. Way back in the day, the line of thinking that was if you’re an […]

I have talked to many people whose relationships have ended because they felt like "they were doing everything". Over time, they started to resent their partners and became exhausted until they wanted out. This is not uncommon. Unfortunately, we don't always see the signs, or we do but don’t know how to fix the relationship […]

It’s alright to have wants and needs.  This is something that many people forget about, thinking that they are doing something wrong if they need something. Or, they’re just afraid to ask for things, feeling like they’re not worthy to receive. One thing that many couples talk about in therapy is not feeling heard or […]

We’ve all been in a situation where we didn’t feel understood. And that’s okay. But when someone starts saying statements like, “It’s not as bad as you’re making it,” or “It’s not that big of a deal,” we can feel even more upset and unheard. It’s as though the other person is saying your feelings […]

Have you ever heard someone say, "Speak up for yourself"? Well, that's essentially what being assertive is all about. It's not about being loud or bossy; it's about expressing your thoughts, feelings, and needs in a confident and respectful way. Think of it as finding that perfect balance between being too passive (keeping quiet and letting […]

Imagine you're in a work meeting, and a colleague has just presented a project they've been working on for weeks. Everyone seems impressed, but you see a significant flaw that could undermine the project's success.  Eager to help, you immediately point out the issue, emphasizing how it could derail the project and suggesting a complete […]

Throughout life, it’s likely we will face some difficult circumstances and people.  Life will not always go as planned and people will not always act like we want them to. That’s just the way it goes. I think that as we grow personally, it is important to learn how to speak up for ourselves and […]

When we first fall in love, everything tends to feel magical and exciting, doesn’t it? But as time goes on, it's easy for the spark to fade and for the romance to dwindle. I’m sure many who are reading this can attest to this. Assuming you don’t want romance to die off in your relationship, […]