How and Why To Make Time For Socializing

Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft There’s a good reason that 113 million people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl — it was a wonderful chance for people to get together with friends they may not have seen in ages, with the...

The Power of Nonviolent Communication

Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Have you ever gotten an email or text from a friend, your romantic partner or even a co-worker that really ticked you off? Did you respond in kind, with some sarcastic or biting reply...

Romantic Partners – Heal Thyself First

Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft In our last blog post — How Did You Choose Your Partner? — we talked about attachment styles and how they affect your choice of a romantic partner. In short, those with a secure attachment...

How Did You Choose Your Partner?

Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Do you ever think about “give and take” in a relationship? Many people would probably give a reflexive response to a question about give-and-take by saying something like, “Oh yes, it’s...

Four Keys to a Stronger Relationship

Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. You may have heard of the Gottman Institute and its co-founders, Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman. The husband-and-wife team have received accolades such as the 2021...