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The ADHD Effect on Marriage

It all suddenly made sense. The whole thing about how romantic and attentive he was when we first started dating and now, six years in, he seems like a totally …

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Being Bad at Living Yoga

When I went through my yoga teacher training, the first few months felt like I was part of an elite club. It wasn’t that I could do all the poses …

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Can Therapists Be Bloggers?

It used to just be called writing. I think if we phrase it that way, the answer feels far more clear. Can therapists be writers? Of course! But can we …

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How to Dave Ramsey Your Life

Dave Ramsey is so popular that I now use his name as a verb in my counseling sessions with clients. His work is simple but mind-blowing and that’s what makes …

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Habit Stacking

A client recently told me about the term “habit stacking.” One of the things I absolutely love about being a therapist is the inherent continuous learning. Rarely a day goes …

The Reach of a Word

Five years ago, I decided to start a blog. I spent weeks researching and then I dove in. I started a Twitter, a new email account, a WordPress page. I …