by wsiepro | Oct 1, 2024 | Conversations, Individual Counseling
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft People initiate all kinds of conversations, usually with the expectation (even if unconsciously) that the conversation will be non-confrontational if not outright pleasant. The...
by wsiepro | Sep 25, 2024 | Marriage Counseling
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Here’s a simple question for you: What’s the best way to express love to your spouse or partner? Many people in a long-term romantic relationship might immediately think of the amazing...
by wsiepro | Sep 24, 2024 | Marriage Counseling
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft When young (and even not-so-young) people begin dating, it’s often with someone they’ve met through a common interest. They might belong to the same tennis club, or get to know each other...
by wsiepro | Sep 21, 2024 | Career, Individual Counseling
The ubiquitous use of new technology has become something of a cross between humorous and horrifying. Everyone from comedians to TV dramas are showing parodies of a crowd of young people all engrossed in their smartphones. People walking — not to mention driving —...
by wsiepro | Sep 16, 2024 | Marriage Counseling
As a Gottman-trained therapist, I find articles dealing with the Gottman Institute of particular interest and value. I advanced through Gottman Method Couples Therapy training — Levels 1, 2 & 3 — and appreciate how the training provides research-based strategies...