by Sharon Wagner | Jun 5, 2025
Anxiety has a way of making everything feel urgent, even when nothing is. It convinces you that worst-case scenarios are inevitable, and that ease is always out of reach. But here’s the thing: while you can’t always control the stressors that trigger your anxiety, you...
by Sharon Wagner | Feb 25, 2025
Building Stronger Family Connections by Tackling Parental Anxiety Together Understanding the profound impact of parental anxiety on family dynamics is essential for fostering a nurturing home environment. Parents often underestimate how their stress levels can ripple...
by Marilyn halls | Jul 16, 2024
Taming Monkey Brain: A Guide to Managing Restless Thoughts “Monkey brain” feels like your mind is a circus, with thoughts swinging from one worry to the next. If so, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s common to experience...
by Sharon Wagner | Apr 23, 2024
Image via Freepik Empty Nesters’ Route to Fulfillment As children leave the nest to pursue their own adventures, empty nesters face a new chapter in life. While the transition may initially feel daunting, it presents an opportunity for personal growth,...
by Marilyn halls | Apr 15, 2024
Many couples tell me that money discussions often get heated and escalate very quickly In such situations, behaviors that Dr. John Gottman dubs “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” (“Criticism, Defensiveness, Contempt and Stonewalling”) come into play and suggest a...
by Marilyn halls | Mar 15, 2024
Improving Your Communication Using a Positivity Approach Dr. John Gottman studied communication and interaction patterns of couples in the “love lab” he established at the University of Washington in Seattle. Here couples came to a bed and breakfast type setting where...
