A Couple of Shrinks: The Blog
Drama, drama, drama
Dan continues to write on some common and not-so-common buzzwordy type mental health issues. This one is about histrionic personality disorder.
He has such a great personality…disorder
Dan’s writing on some common and not-so-common buzzwordy type mental health issues. Here’s one on OCPD…not OCD…
It’s not about the dishes
If you’re resentful when you see your spouse sitting on the couch watching a show or daring to (GASP!) take a nap on the weekend when you are busy bustling around the house taking care of all the things, this post is for you…
Holidays with in-laws
Are you ready to spend time with your partner’s family this season? Here’s some ideas to keep in mind to make sure everyone makes it out alive…
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Looking for self-actualization? Run through the exercise in this blog and see how you’re doing on your trek to the top of the pyramid.
Carrying your partner’s baggage
Finding yourself feeling heavy or burdened by the emotional baggage in your relationship? You’re not alone. Here’s some tips on how to stay healthy.
Yours, mine or ours?
What happens when I start to recognize how my own trauma and hurts are showing up in my relationship?
When your partner uses…
What’s your roll as someone who’s bothered by your partner’s relapse, sobriety, or substance use? The answer is probably going to make you uncomfortable…
What is Sobriety?
As a therapist who works a ton with addiction and substance use, I get asked regularly about sobriety and relapse. One of the challenges is to first define what it means to be “sober”…
Projection on the Pitch
Not sure how your family of origin has impacted you as an adult? Watch your kids play sports…
Change is uncomfortable. But I need to be uncomfortable.
There’s been a lot of shifting pieces in our home lately and it’s got me thinking about how I deal with change. I’ll give you a hint…I hate it. But there are a few things I’ve learned about myself…
How I coach couples to fight better
Conflict in relationship is unavoidable, and that’s actually okay. The trick is figuring out how to do it well.
Hey Bro, you seem depressed…
Words mean things. Is there a difference between depression and the natural ups and downs of human experience? Here’s how you might be able to know…
The Introvert at the Family Reunion
There’s no shame in the introvert game. Here’s some ideas on how to navigate family social events while honoring your needs as an introverted person…
Just cause he’s your husband doesn’t mean he’s entitled to your body
This topic breaks my heart because not enough of us are talking about it. Would the sex lives of our married peeps be any different if wives shared their bodies willingly rather than out of obligation or duty?
Mommy Issues, Daddy Issues, and the Bear Market
We all carry some kind of baggage from growing up into adulthood. Whether we’re fully aware or not, the foundations of how we deal with stress as adults started to take form in our early years...
How my journey with postpartum has made me a better therapist
While a therapist should DEFINITELY be practicing what they preach (and have their own therapist), sometimes our real life is actually what makes us better therapists…
Sleep hacks for mental health
It might not be the most glamours or sexy topic related to mental health but the research is clear: sleep profoundly impacts our mental health. Here’s some ideas about improving your sleep.
When couples counseling doesn’t work
Most therapists are used to answering the age old question, “Is this gonna work?” But the answer to this questions really starts with you getting honest with yourself and your partner…
Do I tell my boss I’m leaving early for therapy?
How am I supposed to get to therapy during the week when I work full time? Here are some tips in navigating that so you can be sure to get the support you need.