by Marina Randles, MA, LCMHCA | Apr 12, 2021 | Blog
Experiencing the Gravity of Grief for Good We all experience grief at some point in our life. Whether the loss is large or small, you may notice your heart sitting heavier in your chest or a pit in your stomach growing larger. Grief is a very real experience of the... 
by Ruth Komer, MA, LMFTA, AAMFT | Mar 21, 2021 | Blog
A New Definition of Joy Many of us can get confused and think that joy is the same as happiness. This is completely understandable, as the two terms are often used synonymously. Yet, from a relational perspective, these are very different concepts. Happiness is a... 
by Marina Randles, MA, LCMHCA | Mar 7, 2021 | Blog
Our Core Belief System Have you ever believed something that wasn’t true, like a lie someone told you, or maybe one that you told yourself? Years ago, I found myself believing the lie, “I am not good enough.” Now, generally, it is evident that our lives have value... 
by Ruth Komer, MA, LMFTA, AAMFT | Feb 21, 2021 | Blog
Building Relational Connections In the past few decades, researchers and neuroscientists have learned amazing things about how the human brain functions. For example, they have discovered that the brain shows activity in specific areas when someone is relating... 
by Marina Randles, MA, LCMHCA | Feb 7, 2021 | Blog
Our thoughts are powerful. While they cannot be seen or measured, they have the potential to dictate our mood, responses, and behavior1 (p. 53). They can propel us to push through hard experiences, or on the contrary, they can tell us to give up in the midst of... 
by Ruth Komer, MA, LMFTA, AAMFT | Jan 24, 2021 | Blog
Helping Couples Build a Stronger Connection Why is it so hard for couples to build successful relationships? Imagine the following hypothetical counseling conversation between husband and wife. He says, “Every time I try to relax, she’s... 
