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Navigating Holidays with Family
With the holidays rapidly approaching in the U.S., they can bring with them their own special cocktail of celebration and dread. For some, the pressure of hosting, or even attending, family gatherings can loom over like a wet blanket, dampening holiday cheer and adding additional strain or stress. A few of the most common…
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Why Your Therapist Matters – Part II
Last week, Ann wrote about the therapeutic alliance and why it is important to have a strong relationship of trust and safety in order for psychotherapy to be successful. Building on this “relational fit,” I want to continue the conversation on why your therapist matters by looking at your therapist’s training and theoretical orientation…