One of the biggest -- and toughest -- jobs parents have is helping children manage strong emotions.  When our child is acting out or has an emotional outburst, it can make us as parents feel anxious, helpless, and sometimes angry.  Typically,…

Anorexia has the highest death rate of any mental disorder says the NIH. That's why I want more people to know about eating disorders, and how to respond to those who are struggling. Eating disorders are among the most difficult mental…

How can you rekindle a marriage or relationship? When you think, "there's no emotional connection," it really hurts. It's only human to spring into action. There's an urge to "fix it" and attack the issue at its source. This is especially…

Couples want to know what to do when the spark fades in their marriage or committed partnership. How can a couple that is struggling bring intimacy back into a relationship? Couples find themselves having little or no sex for many reasons.…

For a relationship to feel good, both partners need to feel safe in each other's care. They need to talk through what problems come up, understand each other, and still enjoy the relationship, even if they can't agree on every issue.…

"Love has a kind of magic. It's able to do amazing things."  That's what researcher Dr. John Gottman said about great friendships and love relationships, in a TEDx talk.  Social science tells us, those who enjoy healthy friendships and love also…

You may have decided to get your teen into counseling because an issue has you concerned. But your teen is resistant to therapy. It doesn't matter how obvious the signs are that your teen may need therapy. Signs that counseling is…