Listening to music affects your mood and can be entertaining as well as providing many psychological benefits. Music energizes the body and helps people to manage pain and even relax the mind. These are the findings of many studies, which confirms my observations as a therapist. I often recommend to my clients who are suffering… continue reading »
Tele-therapy can be an excellent alternative when in-person therapy is difficult or impossible. These days, online video applications have been made available, and I have been doing some sessions over the internet for a few years using this method. This allows a better connection than just the voice-only capabilities of a phone call. But in… continue reading »
They say that due to depression, Robin Williams likely took his own life. Depression? You say, “but he was the funny guy!” He was remarkably talented, blessed with the gift of humoring others. He made us laugh. Laughter makes us feel good. So we all ask, “then why?” Depression is a terrible malady that overtakes… continue reading »
Therapists motto: “Never Give Up On A Good Thing” My husband and I like to spend time over a good meal listening to smooth jazz and enjoying each other’s company. One of our favorite songs is a terrific song from George Benson that we like both for the music and the words. When we heard it… continue reading »
Recently I read an article from USA Weekend describing “7 Secrets of Lasting Love.” As the name suggests, they give those 7 secrets (see below). All but two secrets (secrets # 2 and # 6) were right on target. As a marriage and family therapist for over 25 years, I have encountered hundreds, probably thousands… continue reading »
I particularly liked this short article on spiritual intimacy from “Biblical Counseling Insights” from the AACC: There are many ways couples can work to build spiritual intimacy. The following action steps give several of these ways. Action Step 1. Talk, Listen, and Share Spiritual intimacy cannot occur in a relationship unless there is meaningful communication… continue reading »
There are few things in life which are more devastating to a couple than marital infidelity. To have someone you love betray you on such a deep level is emotionally and even physically difficult to deal with. Whether you’ve gone through this in the past, are currently going through it, or are worried that your… continue reading »
Quite often, young married couples with children come in for therapy, relaying to me their busy schedules. The husband and/or wife leave for work, drop off the kids at school, one or the other picks up the kids, takes them to their extracurricular activities, fix dinner, do homework, etc. When I ask, “When do you… continue reading »
I wrote a article for Western Seminary’s Alumni Newsletter titled “What’s on Your Bucket List?” In it, I write about the wonderful experience I had with my husband in the Holy Land last year. It was fantastic to be able to see so many of the sites in the Old and New Testament, in Israel, Greece and Turkey.
I’m looking forward to being a part of this webinar — great speakers! Feb. 28 CounselTalk Webinar through the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC): Topic: Love & Respect: God’s Ingredient for Great Relationships Time: 3PM – 6:30PM PST. It is recommended to sign in at least 10 minutes early. Speakers: Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D. and… continue reading »