Connecting through Shared Rituals“We communicate well, we respect & trust each other, we manage our conflicts well, we are both on the same page with our finances, our s
Should Parents Drink with their Teens?I get asked this a lot, and I usually pose the question back, "Why do you feel the need to do so?" I’ve heard many reasons why parents...
Relationship Myth BustingWhen it comes to love and relationships, it seems like everyone has a slogan that makes for a long and lasting happiness. While some of...
6 Steps to Establishing Healthy BoundariesBoundaries are one of the most important aspects of healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. Simply put, boundaries define what is...
Lost & Found - A journey from CodependencyIn a prior blog post, I wrote about addiction as a family disease, and how important it is for family members to reach out and look after...
Addiction - a Family DiseaseChances are, you have had a family member, friend, co-worker, or acquaintance who has been impacted by the disease of addiction. One of...
Can't we all just Get Along? Holiday Self-Peace in 5 Steps.Many of us have dreams and expectations of a perfect family function that goes off without a hitch. But with so many back-stories,...