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Your Therapist: Your Secret Weapon
Let's talk about the often overlooked, yet undeniably crucial component of therapy: the relationship you build with your therapist. While specific techniques and tools certainly have their place, it's the connection you forge with your therapist that can truly...
The Real Secret to Successful Therapy: The Power of Connection
The Heart of Therapy What do you think is the most beneficial part of therapy? Many studies have shown that the type of therapy you choose matters less than the relationship you build with your therapist. The therapeutic alliance, or the bond between you and your...
The Power of Laughter
From Awkward to Connected: The Power of Shared Laughter Over the weekend, my wife and I were on a double date with a couple that we were getting to know. As is common when getting to know people, there were times of awkwardness, conversation lulls, and overall...
The Power of Gratitude
Finding Beauty in the Ordinary When was the last time you stopped to appreciate the fact that you are alive and breathing, or took the time to really listen to a loved one during an interaction? What about savoring the subtle warmth of the morning sun on your skin, or...
Living Fully: How to Cultivate a Rich and Meaningful Life
Ever wonder what really makes a life rich and meaningful? It's a question that often crosses our minds, especially when we’re feeling stuck or unfulfilled. Spoiler alert: It’s not about landing that dream job or buying a big house. Sure, achievements and material...
Attachment Styles: The Blueprint for Your Relationships
Have you ever noticed patterns in how you connect with others? Relationships can be hard but Attachment theory, developed by psychologist John Bowlby, can help us better understand the way we relate with others. The Four Main Attachment Styles Secure...
The Problem with Happiness
The Pursuit of Happiness: Is It Helping or Hurting Who doesn't love being happy? "Don't worry, be happy" is just one of many phrases that encourages us to chase this feeling. It's that light, uplifting sensation that makes everything seem right with the world....
You Are Not Broken
Life isn't always a walk in the park; in fact, it's more like navigating a winding road filled with challenges. We encounter pain, fear, sadness, anxiety – a whole spectrum of emotions that makes our journey uniquely human. Sometimes, when these feelings linger, we...
Facing Life’s Challenges: From Diaversary Reflections to Choosing Meaning
Today marks a peculiar anniversary for me, one that unfolded unexpectedly and altered the trajectory of my life. Four years ago, on February 12th, 2020, I found myself in the hospital diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, a moment that remains etched in my memory. Initially...