“It can be the best of relationships and the worst of relationships–often at the same time. The bond between a mother and daughter is one of the strongest, but it’s also among the most complicated.” -Deborah Tannen A family of four comes in for counseling–a mom and dad and their two teenage daughters. Although […]
Archives for June 2013
Depressed? Don’t Just Go for the Pills
“The principle aim of psychotherapy is not to transport one to an impossible state of happiness, but to help (the client) acquire steadfastness and patience in the face of suffering. ” -C.G. Jung Just yesterday, a friend told me how her family doctor prescribed her mother antidepressants for twenty years. She was outraged that he […]
The Bond–or Bondage–of Intimacy
1. Do you spend time alone on a regular basis? When you are alone, are you comfortable or do you get anxious? 2. When your partner wants to spend time alone, do you feel rejected, scared or unloved? 3. Do you get jealous or upset when your partner spends time with other friends or family […]
