by Nancy Travers | Jan 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Nobody begins a relationship thinking they’ll be at each other’s throats to the point of feeling unsafe. In fact, most people are conflict averse, avoiding it at all costs. But over time, relationships evolve and for a few, sooner or later, they devolve into periodic... by Nancy Travers | Dec 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Often, when couples in distress finally make it to a therapist, it’s a hail Mary situation. They’re at the end of their rope, and they’re ready for separation or divorce. Sometimes they just make a perfunctory visit, not expecting the therapist to help them, but... by development | Dec 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
At the risk of stating the obvious, life is hectic during the holidays. Too many tasks. Too little time. Too much to eat. Too much to do for others. And not enough emotional and physical care for yourself. Some people never think of themselves during the holidays and... by Nancy Travers | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Jane and her husband, Charlie, made a major move in their lives. The pandemic showed them they could earn a living from home, and their home could be anywhere they wanted. They decided to move from a condo in Chicago to a single-family home in the mountains of... by Nancy Travers | Nov 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
When problems occur in parent-child relationships, the child, quite rightly, is the one therapists are most concerned about. But it takes two to tango, and parents often have backgrounds that are unfavorable to a healthy parent-child bond. When the parent and the... by Nancy Travers | Nov 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Whether we like it or not, our early childhood relationships can affect us all throughout our lives. If you went through trauma in your relationships as a child, you may have developed unhealthy patterns in bonding that trouble you in adulthood. Take Sarah, for... by Nancy Travers | Oct 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s possible to go through your life reacting to circumstances and doing what needs to be done in the moment, which is certainly necessary to a degree. But if you want more intentionality in your life, if you want to make the most of being who you are, then... by Nancy Travers | Oct 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
One of the paradoxical effects of porn addiction is sexual dysfunction, often erectile dysfunction. Many of these men have no trouble at all while watching porn, but have problems with their actual partners. Women who are mere mortals cannot compete with online... by Nancy Travers | Oct 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
A significant amount of online searches are porn related. One study shows it’s 13 percent of all searches, which is a lot when you think of all the conversing, shopping, information gathering, and restaurant reservations people make online. If your partner is one who... by Nancy Travers | Sep 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Walk a mile in his moccasins.” When you can stand in someone else’s shoes, you can see life from his perspective; you can understand where he’s coming from; you can begin to know how he feels. When you can do that, you are empathetic—better able to connect with that... 
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