The response to grief, in our society is often motivated by well-wishers wanting us to feel better, saying things like “time heals everything”, and “maybe you just need to distract yourself until you feel better”.
Author: Joy Eidse MSW, RSW
Responding to Passive Aggressive Communication
People use passive aggressive communication for a reason. Instead of joining in... we can find ways to make the conversation safe and open.
Advice About Going to Therapy
As a therapist, I don't need "all the juicy details" just the ones pertinent to the issue that you are stuck on.
Sex – How Much is Enough?
How much sex is enough sex? Ask any couple and you will often get two very different answers.
Staying Together, after Kids
In my personal, and professional, experience, an equally shared load is one of the main contributors to a relationship that survives children.
My Shitty Body (Image)
I’ve met very few people who actually love their body and feel great about what it can do. I’m not one of them.
8 Steps to Communicating with your Partner about Big Life Issues
When “something needs to change”, figuring out what to change is a huge and often stressful task. Communicating with your partner about big changes is critical and difficult.
What’s Worth Digging For? Finding your Values
When you feel hopeless, like the world is falling apart, the planet is sick, the humans are at war, it’s time to re-focus. Think about what you are building and creating, not just on what is not working around you.
The Rat Race Ain’t Made for Humans – Get out in 4 easy ;) steps
Most of us, however, just do what we’re told or what we think we should be doing, based on our ideas about what responsible adults look like. This is fine… until it’s not.
Quitting School- Part II (A more literal interpretation)
School is only one way of learning and obtaining an education. It doesn’t work well for everyone.
It's Not Just You 