Sex is one of the most intimate experiences we have in our lifetime. It can be wonderful and fulfilling; it can be scary and painful, or it can even be both. Our sexual identity begins at birth and forms through both healthy and unhealthy experiences. Our beliefs about sex develop as we grow and are […]

Empowerment is simply defined as “the process of becoming strong and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights.”  Who doesn’t want to experience that? The sad reality is that many women believe they have lost their voice in their relationships with more dominant partners or struggle to find the confidence to […]

Change is always happening. It’s one of the constants in life. Sometimes we can stop it and other times we are better off jumping in head first. Personally, I prefer routine and planning and don’t care much for change. I park in the same spot at work and church. I order the same entree at […]

According to the Infidelity Recovery Institute, research has shown it takes roughly 18 months to recover from infidelity. Of course, all couples are different and in order to truly recover from an affair, a couple must put in a significant amount of work. Some might think it takes a lot of work on the part […]

Think back to when you first started dating your partner – there was so much to talk about, so many places to go and new things to experience together. As the years pass many start to feel like they are in a relationship rut. Life doesn’t feel fun and exciting anymore. They feel disconnected from […]

Let’s face it – the holidays can be a crazy time. We all need more help during the holidays. They are full of family, fun and excitement but also full of longer to-do lists, special meals to make, people to entertain, gifts to choose and money to spend. Whew – just thinking about all of […]

I recently returned from a trip to Disney World with my family. It was an exhausting, whirlwind of a weekend. Amidst all the crowds, sights, and sounds, the experience really got me thinking about how our expectations can shape our experiences. Despite the expectation of Disney World being “The Happiest Place on Earth,” I noticed […]

Spending the holidays with your own family, even when everyone is getting along, can be challenging. Things can get even more complicated if you are part of a divorced or blended family or if you are co-parenting. The holidays are a time intended for celebration, remembrance and thanksgiving but, for some, can also be a […]

I can picture it now – the table is beautifully set and filled with delicious food, all of the people I love are gathered around as my Dad gives thanks for the meal. We’re all ready to dig in. My mom stops everyone and asks us to go around the table and share one thing […]

Lately, I’ve come to notice a pattern with couples who come into my office: one common theme I keep hearing is that one of the main reasons relationships are suffering is because they’ve evolved into child-centered marriages.  Clients share that they feel that since they’ve had children, they’ve become more and more emotionally disconnected from […]