by Cara Nazareth | May 1, 2019 | Couples, Individuals, Mental Health, Premarital
You’d think that a therapist who encourages clients to meditate would actually be good at meditating. You would be wrong. Despite knowing the benefits of meditating, I have tried (and failed) to incorporate meditation into my daily routine. One reason I struggle...
by Cara Nazareth | Apr 10, 2019 | Couples, Therapy
Therapy can be mysterious and intimidating, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Here’s what therapists wish you knew about couples therapy: Going to therapy doesn’t mean your relationship is broken. “It’s not a good sign if we...
by Cara Nazareth | Dec 5, 2018 | Couples, Premarital, Therapy
Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all of us love poorly. We need to forgive and be forgiven every day, every hour – unceasingly. – Henri NouwenI love this quote. Hurting our loved ones and making mistakes is...
by Cara Nazareth | Nov 21, 2018 | Couples, Individuals, Premarital, Therapy
In the 1980s, Black Friday, as we know it today, was born. Nearly 40 years later, a single day of deals has evolved into an entire weekend of shopping. Let’s get one thing straight: there is nothing wrong with buying things you need or want. The tricky part is that...
by Cara Nazareth | Oct 24, 2018 | Couples, Therapy
People in healthy relationships seem to abide by a handful of core beliefs. Here’s what they wish we knew: Reject the fairy tale. The belief that “love is all you need” is romantic, but not very realistic. In healthy relationships, couples reject the...
by Cara Nazareth | Sep 26, 2018 | Couples, Therapy
In the beginning of a relationship, communication is effortless. However, as time goes on, some couples struggle to communicate effectively, while others continue to find communication relatively easy. Dr. John Gottman sought to understand the difference between these...
