Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Some people who are successful in their professional lives are equally blessed in their personal lives. They are well respected in their line of work and enjoy a stable, satisfying...
Filling Your Love Bank
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Folk wisdom can touch on all aspects of our relationships. Take the idea of a “love bank,” for example. In simpler times, wise old grandparents would often sit down with a newly betrothed...
The Power Of Conversation
If you’ve ever anticipated a wonderful evening out with your partner, a long evening filled with intimate conversation, only to have things go awry, then you've experienced the power of conversation. Writing for the American Psychological Association, Zara Abrams...
They Look So Happy. What About Us?
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft If you’ve ever shopped for a new car you’ve probably experienced by a bit of both excitement and anxiety. I love the look and performance of this car — it’s going to be great. Followed or...
Understanding The ‘Why’ Of Behavior And Events
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft People who have a passion for learning are often motivated by a desire to understand the “why” of events or a person’s behavior. Why are these two countries at war? Why do people chant...
Not Sleeping Well? Try This.
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Have you ever had a big event that you were either excited or anxious about? Something like a dream vacation or a major business presentation. With all the excitement of the big day...
Advice That Leaders Will Take To Heart
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft There are all kinds of leaders. Small business owners, whether they have one employee or 100, have to lead their team to provide whatever product or service they provide. Managers,...
Are These Shortcuts To Success?
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft There’s a reason that books that offer advice on achieving success are perennial best sellers: They work! There are many different ways to enhance your performance in your chosen career....
How To Help Children Build Resilience
Family Counseling Insights brought to you by Patricia McTague-Loft We recently wrote about the potential severe negative consequences in a child’s development when they undergo constant, prolonged stress: Dealing With Childhood Stress In A Healthy Way. The good news...
Dealing With Childhood Stress In A Healthy Way
Family Counseling Insights brought to you by Patricia McTague-Loft Seeing a child in distress — in tears and sobbing — is a heartbreaking sight for anyone. It’s even more poignant for a parent when that child is their own. That’s why it’s so natural for mothers...