Family Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never break me.” Well, turns out the old children’s rhyme is sadly not true. Words — when used in an abusive manner — can...
Is There A Key To Truly Loving Another?
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Couples hardly need a reminder that developing and maintaining a loving relationship can be difficult at times. But it can be easier when one realizes there is actually a...
Depression… Described
Individual Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Clearly conveying what you’re thinking or feeling is hard enough under the best of circumstances. But what happens when you’re feeling something you can’t explain, or...
The Truth About Bickering
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Bickering. It’s something too many couples deal with daily. It may not be a full-blown argument, but rather a stream of criticism that leads to snide comments back and...
#BeKind21
Family Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Talk about a win-win. Acts of kindness make the world a better place, pure and simple. But did you know that performing a simple kind act also boosts your physical and mental...
Sometimes You Just Have To Argue With A Narcissist
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. We all have to deal with some very annoying people. But people with narcissistic tendencies can be especially annoying. First off, it’s good to have an idea about narcissistic...
Marriage — ‘Masters’ vs. ‘Disasters’
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. What is the key to a good marriage? There are countless counselors who are more than willing to give you advice on the subject. Dr. John Gottman, however, is different. He...
How And Why To Rein In Your Emotions
Individual Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. News flash: these are emotional times. From dealing with differing views on the pandemic to incompatible political views, a lot of people are finding it hard to have a civil...
The Beauty Of A Long-Term Relationship
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Ah, people harbor a lot of romantic notions about long-term relationships. Young people especially are prone to romanticizing a lifetime commitment, with ideas about soulmates...
The Insidious Problem Of Verbal Abuse
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. As Tolstoy’s opening lines to Anna Karenina attest, “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Couples probably instinctively know...