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A strong woman stands up for herself? What does that even mean? Does it mean that I suck it up and be tough like the guys? Does it mean I support my husband no matter what mood he is in? Does it mean I share my truth no matter what? Our culture and personal influences are the first to define the answer to the statement: a strong woman stands up for herself and here’s how... As we mature and contemplate the question, it becomes clear that however we answer it, it is a personal decision. ...read more

Imagine reliving a stressful situation over and over again with no resolution. It would feel pretty overwhelming every time a similar experience happened. Below you'll find out what to do when you are triggered... For example, a 5-year-old child who witnessed yelling in her home may dissociate her fear in the moment to survive the scary scene. If this scene happens multiple times in a child’s life they can develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This type of coping is adaptive as a child but ...read more

As a follow up to the Ashley Madison Article I posted yesterday, Here is another article from Mari Lee, LMFT, CSAT on how to heal after the Hack. In the aftermath of the Ashley Madison hack, my therapy center has been blowing up with calls and emails from individuals and couples who are afraid, ashamed, and angry. These hurting people are asking for help in moving through the painful discovery or disclosure sharing that their relationship has been impacted by deceptive sexual choices, ...read more

By now most of the world has heard about the Ashley Madison website hack.  Ashley Madison's website slogan is, Life is short, have an affair. AM is not a traditional dating website, instead it caters to married people and people in relationships interested in having a secret affair. With over 37 million members, the company prides themselves on keeping their client's identity and information confidential through top notch data security. However, this may be changing soon as the hackers are ...read more

Know if the sex addict in your life is on the road to recovery If you are reading this article, you are most likely a concerned person who cares about a sex addict and wants what is best for them. I applaud you. You are a caring and giving person who has the best interest of the sex addict in mind. You have empathy or the ability to feel and understand what another human being is going through. I challenge you to use these qualities to care for yourself as much as you care for your ...read more

They seem terrifying, but your feelings are the key to healing. It takes time, so don't be hard on yourself. If you suffered from childhood sexual abuse you probably land in one of two camps; those who have nightmares and avoid sexual experiences out of fear, and those that repeat the pattern of sexual trauma, justifying it in the name of freedom. Both behaviors are problematic and can deprive you of a fulfilling life. Even though you were abused as a child, it doesn't mean you need to live a ...read more