Marriage can sometimes fall into routines. Life gets busy, responsibilities pile up, and before you know it, the spark that once came so easily may feel dimmed. If you’re wondering how to get back the wife you married, one simple but powerful answer lies in being pleasantly unpredictable. Surprises, playfulness, and a little flirtation can go […]
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The relationship between narcissists and agreeable personality type is an important topic in psychology and relationships. People who score high in agreeableness, one of the Big Five personality traits, are usually kind, cooperative, and empathetic. They value peace, fairness, and emotional connection. These qualities make agreeable people wonderful friends, partners, and coworkers. However, they can also make them more […]
Improving sleep patterns is a great way to improve your daily functioning, confidence, and self discipline. These traits can then help you make other gains in your life. Sleep is a building block of good mental health
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The Power of “Yet”
The video below is a helpful reminder of using the word “yet” to change your communication for the better. I use it a lot in my counseling practice. For example, “what will be happening in a couple of weeks that isn’t happening yet, that will make a difference for you. It takes it from a […]
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Are You Dating a Narcissist?
This Youtube video goes over the common traits a Narcissist, Borderline Personality Disorder, and other types of personality disordered people look for in a partner. Are you one of them? She also goes over what to do about it. In my Grand Rapids, MI practice, I work with lots of men who are navigating the […]
We all have habits that we wish we could eliminate—whether it’s mindlessly scrolling through social media, snacking late at night, or procrastinating on important tasks. At the core of these behaviors lies a powerful mechanism known as the habit loop, which is composed of three key components: cue, routine, and reward. To effectively break free […]
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Counseling for Grief
I’ve provided counseling for grief issues many times in my career as a therapist. Typical grief is related to someone we care about passing away. But there are other types of grief that people have to deal with as well. This could be considered more of a loss than a death. This could be due […]
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You Might Have ADHD Video (funny)
Solution Focused Counseling, also known as Solution Focused Brief Therapy, is a form of cognitive therapy. The focus is on helping you figure out what positive changes you want to make in your life that will lead to better functioning, success, better relationships, and better health. Unlike many other forms of counseling, it does not […]