“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and with it comes a weeklong build-up of pop-up flower shops and coupled friends sharing their special day plans and present ideas. All of this can make being single, even for those of us who otherwise […]
True happiness isn’t something someone else gives us, but rather something we give ourselves. It can feel like the most elusive of human desires, especially for those seeking Las Vegas counseling, yet it’s something you can create, have, and enjoy. The first important step is in understanding you cannot tie your happiness solely to an […]
The desire for self-improvement is a lucrative American hobby. After all, many of us make a New Year’s resolution every year. We want to lose more weight, get a better job, exercise more, and nix the bad habits. Yet, despite all are good intentions to create a better version of us, many of us fall […]
Valentine’s Day is one of those days when some people form high expectations, which later result in disappointment or sadness if the day didn’t play out as they anticipated. When a fairytale idea of a Disney-style day turns into a day like any other, the couple is susceptible to resentment and anger that could damage […]
Everyone has a favorite New Year’s resolution. It may be the same one they make every year. What happens when the good intentions fall by the wayside? What makes it so hard to stick to a resolution? If despite your best intentions your yearly resolutions seem to disappear before Valentine’s Day, there is a way […]
It is natural to want to live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. With the ending of one year, and the beginning of a new one, now is the perfect time to make these life-affirming changes. But making meaningful changes in your life is difficult. If you are like most people who find themselves […]
An absolutely symmetrical tree adorned with elegant decorations and twinkling lights. Gifts–each perfect for its recipient–wrapped with precision. Smiling family members breaking bread, sharing hugs and happy to see one another. A light dusting of snow on Christmas morning followed by New Year’s resolutions. For many, these are the elements of an ideal holiday season. […]
Divorce can be confusing, frustrating and frightening for adults. The uncertainty created when a marriage comes to an end often leads to tears, anger and emotional outbursts. And it can be worse for children. Children often can’t understand what’s happening during a divorce. All they know is the two most important people in their lives […]
For most people, the holiday season represents happy times spent with loved ones. However, for the children (young and adult) of newly separated parents, and for the parents themselves, this first big holiday with a fractured family can feel like a nightmare. If you are undergoing stress and anxiety due to separation, it’s important to […]
Maybe this sounds like you – or someone close to you: You would like to talk with a therapist but aren’t sure how to get started and worry about how much the counseling sessions will cost. So instead of reaching out for help, you remain stuck. In fact, these two fears prevent many people from […]