Issues Treated

Being unable to speak up at work can have long-lasting negative consequences. It can lead to stress, burnout, or render you almost invisible in a setting where promotions and raises depend ... Read More

A new year has dawned. I invite you to take a moment to reflect on your experiences of the year past. The pull of looking forward can be hard to resist. It can feel good to think about ... Read More

Problems that make their way to family therapy tend to involve self-reinforcing—or circular—dynamics and, as such, are commonly called “vicious cycles” or even “vicious circles.” ... Read More

For many people reading this, this is their first holiday season post-divorce. Getting through the holidays can compound an already stressful life transition. Managing the loss and grief ... Read More

We have all experienced that uncomfortable moment when someone points out to us that something is wrong: our fly is open, we have toilet paper stuck to our shoe, or, horror of horrors, ... Read More

My 8-year-old had a quiet but furious tantrum at a friend’s recent birthday party. Her tantrums have graduated from flailing and screaming when she was younger, to basically freezing ... Read More

Editor’s note: How do egalitarian couples with a shared goal of equal partnership navigate differing work demands? This series will consider common power struggles in such relationships, ... Read More

When angry, often what people want to do most is smash, change, or otherwise influence the thing that “caused” their anger. This can lead to impulsive behaviors or a sense of powerlessness ... Read More

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when the spotlight is on the ever-present issue of intimate partner and family violence—though awareness of, and efforts ... Read More

Recently, a person I work with in therapy told me about a friend of his with two young children. The man, a former Marine who spent time in Afghanistan, is aggressive toward his wife and ... Read More

Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I trying to say here?” or, “Why do I sound like I’m making my case to a courtroom judge? This is my partner (or friend)!” ... Read More

Fall and winter bring cooler nights and darker mornings. Along with the temperature and light changes, many people are also dealing with back-to-school changes for themselves or their children. ... Read More