How do I have the sex talk with my gay child? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach.
How do I have the sex talk with my gay child? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. I will be giving information to consider for not only gay kids, but for all kids. I get this question a lot from parents who have a child who is in the LGBTQ community. I always […]
How to Decide When to Argue and When to Let Go. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach.
How to Decide When to Argue and When to Let Go. Written by a licensed couples therapist in Long Beach. When you’re in a relationship, little annoyances can lead to big arguments. While some things are definitely worth bringing up and trying to work through, there are some things that just aren’t that big of […]
Why do I have to ask my partners permission all the time
Why do I have to ask my partners permission all the time Before you continue reading, it is very important for you to know that if you are afraid to talk to your partner because they yell at you, humiliate you, purposely embarrass you, make you feel stupid, or otherwise hurt you (emotionally or physically), […]
Do I have a phone addiction?
Do I have a phone addiction? I can’t answer in a blog post if you have an addiction or not, but if you feel like you have to look at your phone every time it pings or rings, please consider some of the below: Be Smart About Setting Cell Phone Boundaries for yourself While the […]
Ways to stand up for yourself without feeling bad
Ways to stand up for yourself without feeling bad We all have the right to stand up for ourselves and the things that we believe in, yet we often walk away feeling guilty in those moments that we do stand up for ourselves. Do we feel bad because we are questioning what we believe to […]
How to avoid bringing work stress in to your marriage
How to avoid bringing work stress in to your marriage If working was such a pleasant experience, there wouldn’t be quite so many jokes about just how awful Monday mornings are. If you had a job you loved that had no stress, you probably wouldn’t be reading this blog post. The harsh reality is that […]
How can I get my spouse to help me around the house?
How can I get my spouse to help me around the house? This is a very common complaint of married people. I actually was talking to another parent at my child’s school and had this actual conversation. She said that she gets mad because her husband never cleans the kitchen and that when she comes […]
How To Tell If Your Therapist Is LGBTQI-friendly Before Going In
How To Tell If Your Therapist Is LGBTQI-friendly Before Going In You should be proud that you’ve made the decision to head to therapy. A therapist is a licensed professional who can offer you so much more than a shoulder to lean on. Your therapist can provide you with the tools your need to repair […]
How can I help my kid make better decisions?
How can I help my kid make better decisions? In the 23 years I have been working with kids in a therapeutic setting, I have heard this question a lot. What I end up helping parents with has more to do with how to teach your kids to think. Many parents think that they need […]
What it’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder
What it’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder We all have to eat in order to survive, and while this is something that we are all very aware of, there are some people who view food as more than just a necessity for survival. For some, that means eating much more than the body requires, […]