As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, couples and families (and even sometimes friends and colleagues) come to talk with me about their relationships ...

We were asked by the editor of the Villager about the mental health impact of the pandemic; this was our response: There are so many fears and hardships that...

There is a beautiful quote you may have seen floating around on social media: “And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exer...

It goes without saying that our bodies change as we age—sometimes in ways that leave us less comfortable, interested, or even able enough to enjoy sex like w...

Happy New  Year! Looking for a New Year’s resolution? What if you chose one that not only improves your overall mood and level of functioning but also improv...

So many cultures have holiday rituals at this time of year, centered on bringing the light to the darkness, and love and peace to each other.  Speaking here ...

Often when we work on ourselves, we find helpful tips from friends, news articles, and social media posts. These well-written stories of how to better your l...

Most people can recall a proverb that was passed down to them while they were growing up that reflects our society’s admiration for keeping busy.   Maybe it w...

One way to impact daily happiness is choosing to live by grace rather than perfection. Grace is the practice of giving kindness and understanding in situatio...

Recently I became disheartened when someone I love and respect stated that they weren’t sure if they could get behind forgiveness given the state of the worl...