by Laura Sparrow We will grieve forever because we love forever. There is no end to our love for our child, therefore there is no end to our grief… We will never get over it. – Angela Miller, A Bed for My Heart Six words changed my life forever. “I’m…

by Chris Dollard Some years ago, when I waited tables for a living and before I worked at The Gottman Institute, I had a manager that I just couldn’t get along with. I constantly felt pressured like I wasn’t doing my job well, and I didn’t appreciate their tendency to…

By Andy Reynolds, MSW, LCSW Treatment plans are central to psychotherapy, but the way in which they are regularly created and utilized can pose ethical problems. The treatment plan is a document created by the therapist and client that identifies the client’s presenting problems, their desired goals, and objectives that…

By Dr. Edward Zawadzki “What’s Love Got To Do With It” isn’t just a Tina Turner hit from the ’80s. It’s also the paraphrase of a question that has shaped the direction of research into addiction and emerging approaches to treating the disorder. Even before writer Johann Hari’s seminal work…

By Jessica Grace As a therapist, as well as someone who goes to therapy, I can speak firsthand about the importance of attending therapy. Think of it this way: you are driving your car and suddenly you hear a funny noise. At first, you ignore it and hope it goes…

By Andy Reynolds, MSW, LCSW Do you want to create a richer connection with your partner? To have those conversations that are intimate and meaningful? Are you shutting down opportunities for a deeper relationship with someone you love by the way you talk with them? Wait, I’m sorry. Let me…

By Kyle Benson Interview Guest: Amir Levine, M.D., is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and co-author of a popular book, Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find and Keep Love, which has been translated into 14 languages. You can read Part I of the interview…

By Hannah Eaton I recently saw a video of a couple gracefully dancing on the streets of Israel, moving in and out of crowds, encapsulated by one another and their dance. This couple moved with immense strength, agility, and elegance. Every step, spin, and lift was a piece of fine…

By David and Constantino Khalaf We’ll just come out and say it: our sex life has been bad lately. In our second year of marriage, we’ve seen a drop in both the quality and quantity of sex we’re having. One reason is obvious and pretty easy to talk about. We’ve…