How Mental Illness Helped My Marriage: One Therapist’s Story
This story has been seven years in the making. I met my husband two months before I was finished with my Masters graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy. To say he [...]
Couples
5 Common Misconceptions About Marriage and Family Therapists
I have noticed over the years that there are many common misconceptions people have about marriage and family therapists. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in [...]
Soldiers Are Not the Only Ones in the Military: A Family Perspective
My youngest brother graduated from Army Basic Training this week, and I could not be more proud of him. He is an amazing and talented young man with a bright future. I have [...]
A Marriage and Family Therapist’s Story: Breast Cancer at 24 and How it Affected Her Family (PART 2)
Click here for Part 1. Now for Part 2. Thank you for staying tuned! My hope and prayer is that the information I share can truly help you in your practice, both personally [...]
2 Easy Steps to Connect in Your Relationships
Have you ever heard of the Love Lab? It’s official name is the John Gottman institute, named after the head researcher, but dubbed the Love Lab for the marriage and [...]
Marriage & Family Therapy: Why Do Therapists Divorce?
Recently, I wrote an article that raised some questions about the divorce rates of therapists, specifically Marriage and Family Therapists. As a MFT, I wanted to learn more [...]
Thoughts on Marriage: Keeping It Together When You Have Little Kids
A few weeks ago, my husband pulled off a rather grand surprise. It was my birthday, and I knew something special was planned. He asked me to wear my favorite dress and even [...]
The Best Marriage Books
I have been working on a new blog post in my head for quite some time now, so I guess I should finally share it. I have been trying to make a list of books that I would [...]