by James Robbins, M.A., LPC You see a cave man trying to start a fire. He’s banging a rock in the palm of his hand, waiting for sparks. You don’t tell him to “try harder.” You tell him to try something else. Pay attention, follow through, be reasonable, grow up. These are all just versions […]
Harry Met Sally . . . Then What?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC When was the last time this happened? You come home from a first date. Things are hot and heavy and you’re kissing passionately at your doorstep, nosy neighbors be damned. You fumble blindly behind you, somehow manage to unlock your door, mule kick it open with your new heels. You […]
Who Are You When You Stop Pretending?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC Most people most of the time are pretending to be someone they are not. Day after day, you put on this mask, take off that one. Cheerful parent, hard worker, survivor, romantic partner, bully, victim, rebel, learner, helper. The costume changes are endless. Although it’s important to be able to […]
When is it Time for a Big Change?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC You dream you’re a mouse in a maze. You turn this way, that way, this way, that way, but you never find the cheese. Or if you do find the cheese, it’s dissatisfying. Why? Because it’s dream cheese. It doesn’t really matter if the mouse “solves” this puzzle. To say […]
Why Do Couples Seek Counseling After Having Kids?
by Steve Reedy Ever wonder why it’s more common to see couples in counseling after having kids? As you’re nurturing a child, a lot of people stop nurturing their relationship, and at the three-year mark, whenever your child is finally trying not to kill itself and you’re finally moving on suddenly you find yourself estranged […]
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