http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:03:50 -0700 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:24:49 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m11d9-How-to-handle-the-turkey-not-the-bird-at-the-Thanksgiving-table?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner Are you hosting a Thanksgiving meal and are nervous about what the "turkey" in your family might do to spoil the day?  Or are you bringing your boyfriend or girlfriend home for Thanksgiving and are concerned about what&nbs... Couples Counseling Family Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:24:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m11d9-How-to-handle-the-turkey-not-the-bird-at-the-Thanksgiving-table?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m11d2-3-Signs-Your-Marriage-is-in-Trouble?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner Most people don't get married thinking they're going to divorce. They think, "It won't happen to us." The reality is that marriages are work and require due diligence in paying attention to red flags if they come up. If you i... Couples Counseling Marriage Relationships Divorce Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:12:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m11d2-3-Signs-Your-Marriage-is-in-Trouble?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Neuroscience-and-Relationships?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner What does the brain have to do with how we "do" relationships? A lot. What does adult attachment style have to do with the level of safety we perceive in our relationships? Ditto. Recent work by the likes of Dan Siegel (http:/... Couples Counseling Marriage Relationships Individual Therapy Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:24:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Neuroscience-and-Relationships?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m10d19-To-the-parents-of-balloon-boy?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner I was one of the millions who worried about your son as cameras were trained on your silver home-made balloon as it drifted across Colorado.  I was also one of the many who "tweeted" their concern for his safety and feared the worst... In the News Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:50:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m10d19-To-the-parents-of-balloon-boy?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Whats-Your-Relationship-Attachment-Style?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner Do you engage in healthy intimate relationships?  Or do you find yourself struggling with issues blocking this?How you "do" relationships is one of the factors to be considered in assessing your general relationship health.  Attac... Couples Counseling Relationships Individual Therapy Mental Health Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:47:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Whats-Your-Relationship-Attachment-Style?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Are-you-out-of-control-with-your-need-for-control?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner Get a grip, will ya?  Or perhaps you should loosen it.People who engage in a controlling pattern of operating in the world may appear to have it together (and they may convince themselves of that as well) but in actuality, their intense drive to... Individual Therapy Mental Health Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:26:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Are-you-out-of-control-with-your-need-for-control?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Love-Secrets-Ladies-check-out-this-upcoming-class-series-in-Marin?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner Many of my psychotherapy clients have been women looking for help with self esteem issues.  There are a number of ways to go about this type of work in a therapeutic setting - but I just found something a little different for you to check o... Women's Lounge Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:46:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Love-Secrets-Ladies-check-out-this-upcoming-class-series-in-Marin?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Free-yourself-from-unhealthy-relationship-patterns?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner Are you trapped in a pattern of unhealthy relationships?  I've seen countless people in my psychotherapy practice who have just gotten out of terrible relationships wondering:"Why do I keep being attracted to the same type of person - and e... Relationships Women's Lounge Men's Lounge Individual Therapy Mental Health Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:59:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Free-yourself-from-unhealthy-relationship-patterns?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m9d15-3-tips-to-emotionally-survive-a-divorce?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner Going through a divorce can be one of the most painful experiences in a person's life.  Some people truly feel knocked to their knees as they navigate through the emotional ups and downs, drastic life changes and personal implications. &quo... Divorce Individual Therapy Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:39:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m9d15-3-tips-to-emotionally-survive-a-divorce?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m9d8-3-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-couples-counseling?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner There's no doubt that couples counseling can help marriages and relationships improve in numerous ways; from better communication, decreased resentment, working through infidelity...and so on.  But I'd like to share a couple of ti... Couples Counseling Marriage Relationships Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:51:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m9d8-3-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-couples-counseling?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Women-aging-and-the-redefinition-of-beauty?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner Aging is a tough one for a lot of women - and it's a frequent topic amongst my 40 year old female friends and I.  We wonder, "How can I feel 30 in so many ways - yet look in the mirror and see 40?"  It's like there's a disconnect ... Women's Lounge Mental Health Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:10:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Women-aging-and-the-redefinition-of-beauty?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Grief-and-Loss--the-best-and-worst-things-to-say-to-someone-who-is-grieving?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner Many people struggle with finding the words to soothe a grieving person.  The topics of "death" and "dying" bring up a lot for people - and for many, it's incredibly uncomfortable.According to David Kessler, Grief and Loss Sp... Relationships Misc. Mental Health Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:53:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Grief-and-Loss--the-best-and-worst-things-to-say-to-someone-who-is-grieving?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d29-We-are-women-hear-us-roar--The-art-of-work-family-and-life-balance?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner How do we do it?  Women have more responsibility than ever as we attempt to balance work, family, life...and oh yes, throwing in a little self-care for good measure. I have my therapist hat, my writer hat, my website manager hat, my wi... Women's Lounge Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:33:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d29-We-are-women-hear-us-roar--The-art-of-work-family-and-life-balance?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d28-8-reasons-why-women-didnt-call-of-their-weddings--then-later-regretted-it?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner As beautiful as marriage is for many people - for others it becomes a nightmare, sooner rather than later.  The irony is that many women know before walking down the aisle that they should not be marrying their fiance.  Then why don't ... Marriage Divorce Women's Lounge Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:54:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d28-8-reasons-why-women-didnt-call-of-their-weddings--then-later-regretted-it?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Healthy-boundaries-when-is-it-time-to-ditch-a-friend?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner True friendships with staying power are typically the ones where both parties get something out of the relationship.  The problem is, a lot of people don't know how to be a good friend.  There are boundary violators, mean people a... Relationships Women's Lounge Individual Therapy Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:02:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Healthy-boundaries-when-is-it-time-to-ditch-a-friend?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Closing-the-gap-in-a-disconnected-marriage?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner Have you been married for some time and your relationship has lost it's sparkle?  You are definitely not alone.  Long term marriages require work!As a couples therapist, I've seen watched countless couples wearily plop themselves onto my co... Couples Counseling Marriage Divorce Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:57:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Closing-the-gap-in-a-disconnected-marriage?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Mate-poaching-study--single-women-prefer-to-date-attached-men?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner Apparently, there was a study done at Oklahoma State University - and published in The Journal of Experimental Social Psychology - that found "mate poaching" by single women is alive and well.“This finding indicates tha... Marriage Women's Lounge In the News Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:05:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Mate-poaching-study--single-women-prefer-to-date-attached-men?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Ask-the-Therapist--He-keeps-reeling-me-in-and-out?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner I am 31 years old and very single. My ex-boyfriend, 32 broke up with me almost 5 years ago but I still want to be with him.  We started out young (I was 14 he was 15) and we were on and off for over 13 years.  Of course we had problems but ... Ask the Therapist Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:48:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Ask-the-Therapist--He-keeps-reeling-me-in-and-out?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Relationships-101-Just-say-no-to-the-blame-game?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner Are you a blamer?  Are you in a relationship where there's a lot of blaming?  If so, you're not alone.  It's so much easier for us to point the finger outward rather than to hold a mirror up in front of ourselves, now isn't i... Communication Marriage Relationships Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:11:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Relationships-101-Just-say-no-to-the-blame-game?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Ask-the-therapist--Ive-turned-my-life-upside-down-for-him?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner My fiance and I have been dating for 4 months now.  He proposed 1 month after we had been dating.  Everything was like a fairy tale at first, he wrote poetry and took me out 3-4 times a week.  We would talk for hours on the phone.&nbsp... Ask the Therapist Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:05:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2442-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Ask-the-therapist--Ive-turned-my-life-upside-down-for-him?cid=exrss-SF-Marriage-and-Relationships-Examiner