What I Learned in Couples Counseling
People often ask what I learned in couples counseling. These are some of my thoughts from the experience. “My husband and I started couples counseling about a year before we got
7 Ways to Slay the Stress Monster at Home
Have you ever felt overwhelmed while at home? Life stresses have a knack for finding people wherever they happen to be. But you have control over how you cope. Here
7 Ways to Slay the Stress Monster at Work
Have you felt like you are a slave to your work stress? If so, you aren’t alone and there are some simple things you can do to help reclaim your
Why You Should Understand Your Anxiety
Most people want to send their mental baggage on vacation instead of dealing with what is there. I can’t say I blame them. Dealing with anxiety and the emotions associated
Will My Relationship Last?
Many people ask the question “will my relationship last?” When people inquire about what makes relationships work or fail, I often cite some of the work of Dr. John Gottman.
Stress Series, Part 2: This Is Your Body on Stress
by Fawn Faletego Continued from Part 1, Stress series, What is it? Does the following sound at all familiar? She had trouble falling asleep again last night, so this morning she
Stress Series, Part 1: What Is It?
By Fawn Faletego Stress is not a sexy subject, but it’s one most of us have an intimate relationship with on a daily basis. What is stress, exactly? The scientific
Thoughts on Separation and Divorce
I wanted to share some thoughts on separation and divorce. When you are faced with divorce, you quickly realize how many of your friends don’t know exactly what to say
Can Pets Affect Anxiety and Depression?
Have you ever asked the question “can pets affect anxiety and depression?”. The fight against anxiety and depression just got furry. In 2009, a scientific study done at the Azuba
Anonymous Question: Am I Bipolar?
Am I bipolar? My doctor diagnosed me with bipolar disorder but I’m unsure about it. Sometimes I think I’m bipolar but sometimes I feel like I’m normal. I’ve had episodes of
How to Journal for Therapy
Journaling isn’t just for teens who want to write about their torrid longing for a One Direction band member. It can be a powerful, even magical tool, for releasing unnecessary
Is Your Television Stressing You Out?
In this blog, I try to answer the question, is your television stressing you out? Your brain has essentially 3 different types of waves, or electrical impulses that can be
Advice on Depression and Medications
I often have people asking me for advice on depression and medications. Particularly, they ask if they have depression, should they take medication? My advice varies person to person and I
What to Do When You Are Having a Panic Attack
Panic attacks are so intense that many people will think they are having a heart attack and end up in emergency rooms. In my own experience, they have felt like
How to Heal a Broken Heart
Heartbreak is something that all of us will encounter at some time or another. Having encountered it in my own life through my own divorce, it sent me on a