A common misconception about relationships is that one person’s happiness is dependent upon the actions of the other. That is simply not the case. In a relationship, your happiness begins and ends within you! It is critical to remember that, above all, our own...
Reports of mass violence have become a frequent occurrence. Normally, you’re able to bounce back and reclaim your sense of security, but school shootings are different. They threaten our faith in the system and force us to question whether our children are safe. While...
How to handle emotional symptoms of relationship issues Relationships are complicated. And while it seems like everyone acknowledges this, things get trickier when the relationship is your own. Even when you know that you and your partner are committed to each other,...
Stop politics from adding unwanted stress to your life Now more than ever, the media is so dominated by politics that it’s easy to feel inundated with political news, opinions, and arguments. This in part because it’s no longer just on television, but also all over...
How to keep it together as everything changes Being a new parent is a complicated thing. On the one hand, it is an exciting and wonderful adventure that will bring a whole host of new joys into your world. On the other hand, being a new parent has been categorically...
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, one of my goals is to help my clients achieve the future of his or her dreams. If your relationship is suffering, or your marriage is already on the rocks, reach out to me, Susan Block, MS, LMFT, and we’ll work together to...
