Secure Attachment is Good for your Health

It may seem obvious that being in a safe and secure relationship is good for mental health.  When I reference “emotional attachment” all I mean is a close emotional bond between two people.  But what does the science say about attachment and health? If we...

The Four Horsemen

When I draw upon John and Julie Gottman’s work in my couples work, I often discuss the “four horsemen of the apocalypse” that can arise between the couple that can damage, and possibly end, the relationship.  Today I’d like to examine these...

What a Panic Attack Really Feels Like

The Huffington Post has a wonderful article on the physical and emotional experience of a panic attack: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/21/panic-attack-feeling_n_5977998.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000010   Very useful resource for anyone suffering from panic...

Creativity: The Antidote to Perfectionism

I was listening to a recent Ted talk about creativity (you can find it here: http://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/351538855/the-source-of-creativity) and came to realize that creativity can be used to soften the edges of perfectionism. In this talk, Sting is...