Much of what you hear about sex and marriage “norms” may not be true according to the majority of experts. Below are some common misconceptions: 1. The major predictor of marital success is love and communication. Do you need love and good communication to have a successful marriage? Maybe. While it certainly enhances marital satisfaction […]
Archives for February 2012
The Trouble With Female Friendships
I recently finished reading a fantastic book called The Price of Privilege by Madeline Levine. With an eloquent and thought-provoking voice she explores the startling high rates of stress, anxiety, and depression among upper middle-class and affluent teenagers and adults. It’s the same trend that I am seeing daily in the lives of the clients […]
Let Go and Move Forward
Human beings are strangely quite skilled at holding on to things that hurt them. Whether it be something from the past that impacted us or a current situation or behavior, sometimes it’s extremely difficult to let go. We’re creatures of habit, and old ways of thinking and behaving die hard. In our attempt to avoid […]
Speaking Engagement at Johns Creek High – Stress and Anxiety in Teens
Tuesday, February 7th I’ll be speaking to parents at Johns Creek High School about how to support your teen if they are dealing with stress and anxiety. If you have a child at Johns Creek High you can contact the school to register. It’s free!